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Hudson’s Duck Drop is back for 2025! All proceeds from this year’s event will again support Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Central Ohio. 

Please plan to join us July 26, 5-9pm, as we drop 1000+ ducks from Shelby’s Main St. Bridge into the Black Fork River to race to the finish line at the Parrot Head Pub Patio. 

In 2023, Hudson's Duck Drop dropped 580 ducks and raised $6k for RMHC of Central Ohio. In 2024, we dropped 860 ducks and raised $10,750 for RMHC of Central Ohio.

Help us reach our goal of exceeding last year’s duck numbers and donation by adopting a duck for just $10. Prizes will be awarded for the top finishers.

Hudson’s Duck Drop serves as a powerful reminder that we are never truly alone in our grief. It is incredible to hear Hudson’s name spoken by so many - and to hear the stories of others and their experiences with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), while also helping those new to RMHC understand its importance to families like ours. It is truly a celebration of life and love. 

If you aren’t familiar with our story, on July 24, 2018, we welcomed Hudson Lee Curren into this world. We were only able to celebrate one birthday with him before he passed away as a result of a mitochondrial disease on Aug. 31, 2019, but we know that his sweet laughter echoes through heaven as he watches us drop those ducks from the bridge and celebrate his life. During his illness, RMHC supported our family while Hudson was at Nationwide Children’s Hospital for many months. 

We are so grateful for the memories created during last year’s event and the lasting impact on the lives of others through the funds raised for RMHC. Hudson’s legacy will live on through these acts of kindness.

Speaking of kindness, Hudson’s Duck Drop wouldn’t be possible without our many amazing volunteers, sponsors and support teams. If you would like to volunteer, sponsor a prize, or contribute to this year’s event, please email hudsonsduckdrop@gmail.com.

Learn more about Hudson’s Duck Drop!