Lucky Ducky Derby

July 23, 2025

On Saturday, July 26, Somerset Children’s Center hosts its Lucky Ducky Derby in Branchburg, NJ, where 3,000 rubber ducks will race down the river for a great cause.The day is packed with family fun–from games and food trucks to a live duck “rescue” by local firefighters–but the real purpose is to raise funds for therapy services that help children with special needs thrive.

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Gerald D'Ambra
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Gerald D’Ambra is co-founder of On New Jersey.

Throughout his career in TV, Gerald has led projects developing shows for Cox Broadcasting, Sinclair, Fox, and Discovery Scripps. He is a former marketing and communications executive with a global technology company and a former TV News Anchor, Reporter, and Executive Producer.

Gerald led communications and marketing projects for global brands and secured national and local media placement. He has been nominated for Emmy Awards and won multiple AP awards for journalism.