At noon on Saturday, August 3, with assistance from Adams Sewer and Drain LLC, over 4,500 rubber duckies were dropped into the Susquehanna River near Danville for the big race. 


(Danville, PA) - Service 1st Federal Credit Union held their Annual Charity Duck Derby Saturday, August 3, raising $19,000 to benefit two local organizations! 

A large crowd turned out to join Service 1st’s mascot, Crissie, and cheer for the rubber duckies as they raced down the Susquehanna River toward the finish line, located just past the Danville/Riverside Bridge.

“What an amazing day,” said Mike Thomas, President/CEO, Service 1st. “The support from our community for this year's Charity Duck Derby has been absolutely inspiring. We are grateful to everyone who came out and contributed to the success of this event.”

Over 4,500 tickets sponsoring the ducks in the race were sold for this year’s event; a new record for the fundraiser. 

“From the beginning of the promotion for the Charity Duck Derby in March, through the actual event today, I am proud of the team we have at Service 1st,” said Michael Howe, Facilities & Maintenance Specialist, Service 1st, who as the “Duck Commander” led the credit union’s Duck Derby Committee and planned the event. “I am inspired by the overwhelming support from the community for this annual event, to help generate financial backing for two worthwhile charities. Thank you to all involved!”

Service 1st congratulates all 2024 Duck Derby winners and shares a special thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and volunteered for the event.

2024 Duck Derby winners include: 1st place (Ticket #1878) Bill Bradley, $500; 2nd place (Ticket #3942) Joseph Yocca, $100; 3rd place (Ticket #600) Jen J., $100; 4th place (Ticket #371) Deb Dubrawsky, $100; 5th place (Ticket #488) Joyce Flagg, $100; and the last place finisher will also receive a special prize (Ticket #2437) Bethany Moser. A member of the Service 1st Duck Derby Committee will be reaching out to each of the winners.

In addition to the race, attendees enjoyed balloons, children’s activities and refreshments including free pizza.     
Funds raised by this year’s Duck Derby will be combined with those raised during Service 1st’s 30th Annual Charity Golf Tournament being held on Friday, August 23 to benefit the Thomas Beaver Free Library in Danville and Eos Therapeutic Riding Center in Bloomsburg.

For more information about this year’s Charity Duck Derby, stop by any Service 1st location, visit service1.org and select the chat icon, or call our Contact Center at 800.562.6049.



2024 Service 1st Annual Charity Duck Derby Committee
Photo 2 (l-r): Front row: Jeff Shaffer, Marketing Manager; Karen Wood, Chief Experience Officer; Missy Shipton, Collections Supervisor; Suzette Sands, Administrative Assistant to the CEO; Colleen Snover, Vice President Training & Development; Kim Wolfe, Employee Experience Specialist; and Tracy Shirk, Board Chairperson, Service 1st Federal Credit Union Board of Directors. Back row: Michael Howe, Facilities & Maintenance Specialist / 2024 Duck Commander; Brett Johnson, Vice President Lending; Dave Shope, Assistant Vice President Business Development; and Mike Thomas, President/CEO. Committee members absent from photo: Colleen Phillips, Vice President Marketing; Alison Luzenski, Loan Support Specialist; Amanda Lagan, Indirect Lending Coordinator; Mandi Stallman, Audit & Compliance Specialist;  Sarah Schiro, Graphic Design & Media Specialist; and Sarah Zinga, Assistant Vice President Digital Services.