URS Rubber Duck Regatta
2026 Regatta Ambassador
Meet JaKiya
When JaKiya first came to URS, she had never been in a classroom before. Following directions was hard. Expressing herself was harder.
Today? She’s the spirited, hilarious, dancing, basketball-playing kiddo her teachers describe as “true to herself” — a child who lights up a room and makes sure every friend feels seen.
Through URS’s Preschool program and on-site Speech, Physical, and Occupational Therapy, JaKiya has built confidence, strength, and her own voice. She can stack five blocks where she once could stack two. She joins circle time. She tells her mom the names of every friend and teacher. And she’s started calling her mom “Babe” instead of “Mommy” — a nickname her mom never wants to forget.
Children with Down syndrome like JaKiya are amazing. Give them time and watch them sprout into these amazing kids. They have so much life and spark that will keep a smile on your face. Latatsha, JaKiya’s mom
Every duck you adopt helps URS give kids like JaKiya the therapies, teachers, and tools they need to shine.
20,000 Ducks. One Great Cause.
Watch thousands of rubber ducks race down the Great Miami River at RiverScape MetroPark in Downtown Dayton. Every duck adopted helps support local children and adults with disabilities through United Rehabilitation Services. Will your duck be the lucky one?
Pick a Pack. Pick a Winner.
For just a few dollars, you could be the lucky duck adopter taking home a top prize — and supporting URS at the same time.
Adoption details and prize lineup will be announced shortly. Stay tuned!
Our 2026 Sponsors
The Regatta wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors. Thank you for making a splash with us!
Want to Make a Splash?
Become a Regatta sponsor and help us support 1,000+ children and adults with disabilities.
View Sponsorship Opportunities →Every Duck Helps Change a Life.
Proceeds from duck adoptions directly support United Rehabilitation Services’ programs and services — making a tangible difference in the lives of local children and adults with disabilities. For 70 years, URS has provided early childhood education, adult day services, employment services, and therapy services to more than 1,000 individuals every year. When you adopt a duck, you’re not just buying a chance at a prize. You’re helping someone reach their potential.
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