17 Feb 2025 Conway Regional Health Foundation turns Duck Derby into duck dynasty

Posted at 3:11 PMh in News by

Congratulations were deserved for the Conway Regional Health Foundation, which set a fundraising record at the 6th Annual Arkansas Duck Derby event on Jan. 11 by raising more than $675,000!

The premier competitive duck hunting event in Central Arkansas, the Arkansas Duck Derby begins in the early morning hours with teams hunting ducks throughout the region, then coming together that evening at the University of Central Arkansas’s HPER Center in Conway for the Derby Banquet. Hundreds of community members joined teams to enjoy great food, live music, auctions, raffles, and the winning teams were awarded prizes. 

Originally slated for Jan. 10, the annual fundraiser was moved to Jan. 11 because of widespread snowfall throughout the region on Jan. 9th and 10th. More than 170 ducks were harvested by teams who braved the inclement weather! The Nabholz team took home first place and included James Luyet, Nick Hum, Jonathan Davis and Patrick Rappold. They were hosted by Dr. Lew McColgan at Green Lake.

The 2025 Arkansas Duck Derby Championship was won by the Nabholz team, which included Nick Hum (from left), James Luyet and Patrick Rappold. Not pictured: Jonathan Davis and landowner Dr. Lew McColgan.

The Foundation team shares their success with the community of hunters, volunteers, sponsors and team members who supported their mission for all residents to have access to excellent health care.