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CARBONDALE, IL (July 9, 2015) — SIU Credit Union is getting a little quacky this summer as they sponsor the Southern Illinois Ducky Derby Dash to support the Special Olympics Illinois. SIU CU Vice President of Business Development presented a donation check to Ducky Derby Dash Ambassador, John Henley.

The Southern Illinois Ducky Derby Dash at the Du Quoin State Fair is a signature fundraising event for Special Olympics Illinois. On September 6, 2015 thousands of spectators will watch 5,000+ Ducks splash into the lake behind the Exhibition Hall on the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds and race towards the finish line. Race Day kicks off at 11am behind the Expo Hall with entertainment for the entire family – live music, face painting, games, and an appearance by Splash, the Duck Mascot. To sponsor a duck or find more information visit www.duckrace.com/duquoin.

SIU Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial institution with six locations in Carbondale, Marion, Energy, Metropolis and Harrisburg. Membership is open to anyone living or working in Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Perry, Marion, Randolph, Saline, Massac, Union,or Williamson counties in Illinois. Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Housing Lender. For more information, visit www.siucu.org.