On Good Friday 7th April 2023, children’s health charity MedEquip4Kids is back at the Salford Watersports Centre for its annual Quays Duck Race. Every year, hundreds of bright yellow rubber ducks take to the water at this family-friendly event that raises thousands for vital medical equipment for hospitals across the region.
The local business community are showing fantastic support for the event by sponsoring and decorating a Mega Duck to compete in the corporate race. In last year’s duck race, The Doctors Laboratory won best dressed duck in the corporate race with their duck “The Quacken”.
While the Mega Ducks are sponsored by businesses, individuals and families can purchase a smaller duckling for the main race for £2.50 either on the day or online at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/medequip4kids. Beaverbrooks the Jewellers and The Botanist Deansgate have all kindly donated gifts as prizes on the day for the lucky winners!
As well as the two duck races featured on the bill, the event includes family friendly entertainment, delicious food stalls including pizza, freshly made doughnuts and burgers, a face painter and a tombola with special prizes.
Based in Manchester, MedEquip4Kids believes every child should have access to the best medical care when they need it most.
The charity has raised millions for medical equipment and play facilities at children’s hospitals across the North West.Ghazala Baig, Chief Executive at MedEquip4Kids says:
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“We can’t wait to welcome our local community back to Salford Quays for our biggest event of the year. It’s always such a good day out and we’re so grateful to everyone who helps make it a success.
“This year we’re fundraising for projects at hospitals across Greater Manchester, including a refurbished sensory room at Royal Oldham, patient monitors and new cots at Tameside General, and postural equipment for disabled children in Bolton. Your support will make such a difference to unwell and injured children in the region.”
Join MedEquip4Kids for an afternoon of fun at Salford Watersports Centre, 15 The Quays, Salford, M50 3SQ from 1pm – 5pm on Good Friday 7th April 2023. For more information, call the MedEquip4Kids office on 0161 798 1600 or email info@medequip4kids.org.uk.
Photos ©: medequip4kids
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