The Phuket Community Foundation celebrated the success of its 2011 Race Day Fundraiser, held at Laguna Phuket on Sunday January 23.

While the bean-counters were still at work, PCF Director Janyaporn Morel said, "We know that income from donors and sponsors, and from the public on the day, was well over 800,000 baht. That's a big number for us.

"We had more than 30 sponsors for the event. We were overwhelmed by their generosity. I'd like to thank in particular Laguna Phuket for giving us such a wonderful venue, Dream Gallery for sponsoring the entire duck race, and our top prize donors, Silolona, Banyan Tree and Wahoo."

Apart from the duck race, PCF Race Day featured dragon boat races, a kayak race and a cardboard box race for children.
On stage, the crowd - estimated to be about 1,500 - were entertained by songs from a schoolchildren's choir, a magic show, several dance shows and a duckling costume contest for small children.

"The feedback we had was overwhelmingly positive," said Ms Morel. "We're very grateful to all who supported us, and to everyone who came to enjoy the fun. We look forward to doing it again next year."