The United Way of Prince Edward County announced in a press release that it has surpassed its goal of raising $55,000 to distribute to its 20 local partners.

“So far we are at $55,211.10 and still growing,” said Rucker Snead, president of the all-volunteer board of directors at its Monday, May 21 meeting.

The board memorialized the moment by posing for pictures as they put up the fifth and final star tracking their fundraising on the board in front of Citizens Bank & Trust, and posing for pictures.

According to the release, “The United Way is still planning to hold what it hopes will become its signature fundraising event — the Great Duck Derby, to be held at Live at Riverside celebration June 1 at 6 p.m.”

Threatening weather forecast prompted the duck derby to be rescheduled earlier this month.

Live at Riverside is presented by the Farmville Jaycees and was formerly known as First Fridays. Tickets remain on sale through members of the United Way’s board of directors. All proceeds will benefit the partner organizations, the release cited.

“A Watch Party at the Virginia Tasting Cellar will begin at 3:30 p.m. before the festivities head down to Live at Riverside. A portion of sales will go toward the United Way. Owner of the first place duck will receive $1,000; the second-place duck $500; and the third-place duck $250.

A single $5 duck could buy a bag of cat food for the SPCA, a $25 Quack Pack of six ducks could provide free medicine for someone who visits The Heart of Virginia Free Clinic and a $100 Flock of 25 ducks could provide a family food for a week at Madeline’s House.”

According to the release The United Way’s partners are, Farmville Area Community Emergency Services (FACES), Farmville Area Habitat for Humanity, Heart of Virginia Free Clinic, Farmville Service Unit Girl Scouts, Farmville Area Boy Scout Service Organization, Madeline’s House/Southside Center for Violence Prevention, Prince Edward County 4-H Clubs, Prince Edward/Farmville Youth Association (PEFYA), Scope/Meals on Wheels, Southside Virginia Family YMCA, Southside Pregnancy Center, Southside SPCA, Southside Training, Employment and Placement Services, Inc. (STEPS), Virginia Legal Aid Society, Camp Loud & Clear, Heartland Horse Heroes, Riding Star 4-H equestrian club, Jolly Glee Seniors, Piedmont Senior Resources, and the Virginia Children’s Book Festival.”