A crazy success for the release of 24,711 plastic ducks at Pont du Gard

Un spectaculaire lâcher de canards en plastique au pied du Pont du Gard. Midi Libre – Correspondant

This charity event by the Rotary Club of Nîmes attracted a large crowd!

The day of activities organized by the Rotary club of Nîmes- Nemausus, Sunday June 2, attracted a large crowd to the Pont du Gard. Music, food trucks, cocktail bar… The 73 Rotarians and supporters mobilized fully for this charity day, the profits of which will benefit the Belle et Rose association which supports women suffering from cancer as well as the pediatric department of CHU Carémeau headed by Professor Tran.

A first for the Pont du Gard. Midi Libre – Correspondent

A 300 m race on the Gardon

The highlight of the day was the release into the water at 5:15 p.m. of 24,711 ducks. In previous days, everyone could sponsor a duck for the sum of 3 euros; and after a 300m race on the Gardon, the first 51 won a prize including a car for the winner.

Sponsorship record

Frédéric Moline, one of the organizers, was proud to announce that the record number of sponsorships (24,711) had been won in France for this first edition organized on the national territory, like those which have already taken place in London and on Lake Ontario in the State of New York (USA).

Note that all the ducks have been recovered!