Schreiber Plans Annual Race, Festival

Every year, the Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development, 625 Community Way, Lancaster, serves more than 4,000 children. The Schreiber Center provides outpatient and in-home pediatric therapy services, such as occupational, physical, and speech-language therapy, for children from birth to the age of 21. In addition, the Schreiber Center offers early education preschool and child care services, recreational programs, behavioral health services, summer camps, and specialized classes for parents.

"The people at Schreiber are amazing," said Lititz resident Michael Mengel. When Michael's youngest daughter, Nicole Mengel, was 2 years old, she received speech-language therapy from Schreiber until she began kindergarten. "Nicole would not be where she is now without the help of Schreiber," stated Michael. Nicole recently graduated from Adelphi University in Long Island with a Bachelor of Science in exercise science.

On Sunday, Sept. 12, the Schreiber Center will host its 33rd annual Rubber Duckie Race and Festival. This rain-or-shine event will take place from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at the Lancaster County Central Park, 1050 Rockford Road, Lancaster. There will be food, pony rides, face painting, and more. Attendees will see a race between nearly 25,000 ducks as they float down the Conestoga River.

When people register for a racing duckie, they can receive a themed souvenir duckie. Themes include superheroes and ninjas, down on the farm, tech and gaming, foodie, and more.

"Schreiber can't operate without the support of the community," said Dan Fink, director of marketing and public relations at Schreiber. "All of the money we raise from this event will benefit the children of Schreiber."

To purchase a duckie or make a donation, visit https://bit.ly/duckiesale2021. For more information about the Rubber Duckie Race and Festival, visit http://www.schreiberpediatric.org/events/duckies/ or email info@schreiberpediatric.org. To learn more about the Schreiber Center, visit http://www.schreiberpediatric.org.