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Donation from the Rotary Club Houten Castellum | June 3, 2025

Donation from Rotary Club Houten Castellum

Rotary Club Houten Castellum organized its first rubber duck race on Sunday, May 25th. The event took place at the Rietplas lake in Houten. Proceeds from the race went to two charities: the Houten Youth Foundation, which supports disadvantaged youth, and the Youth Fund for Sports and Culture, which encourages young people to participate in sports and culture and provides financial support where needed.

Everyone could buy a rubber duck and receive a corresponding lottery number. After Mayor Karen Heerschop fired the starting shot, several thousand ducks floated to the finish line. The water was kept afloat by the Youth Fire Brigade and the Volunteer Rescue Brigade. The ducks that finished first won a prize. There were no fewer than 40 prizes to be won. The prizes were provided by various sponsors from Houten.

It was a festive afternoon for all ages. At the end of the race, Paul van der Rijt of Rotary Club Houten presented a check. The check—representing a whopping €8,500—was gratefully accepted by Lotte Volz, board member of the Youth Fund for Sports & Culture. "We will ensure the money is spent wisely. The Youth Fund supports children from throughout the province of Utrecht, but the proceeds from this rubber duck race will only benefit the children of the municipality of Houten."

Thanks to the contribution of Rotary Club Houten Castellum, even more children in Houten can participate in sports and culture.