Westminster, Md. – The fifth annual Rubber Ducky Race to benefit Carroll Hospice will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12 at Cascade Lake. Tickets are $10 and include admission to the park, a picnic lunch, games and a duck entry in the race. Family packs of six tickets for $50 are also available. In addition, duck entry tickets for $5 (which does not include admittance into the park) may be purchased.

The event is sponsored by Carroll County General Hospital, Carroll Home Care, Safeway Food & Drug, Masonary Homes, NovaCare and Koons of Westminster. To order tickets, contact Carroll Hospice at 410-871-8000.

Carroll Hospice is a private, non-for-profit organization that provides palliative care and support services to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Patients and families receive care regardless of their ability to pay. Carroll Hospice is licensed by the state of Maryland, Medicare certified and accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

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