Komatsu America Corp. Made a Big Splash at Chicago's 'Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby'
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Supports Special Olympics Illinois for Fifth Year in a Row
Chicago, IL, August 16, 2010-A 30-ton Komatsu America Corp. articulated dump truck HM300-2, "set free" more than 30,000 rubber ducks into the Chicago River on August 12, for the fifth annual Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby which benefits Special Olympics Illinois. Each year for the Derby, rubber ducks are "adopted" by sponsors (for a monetary donation) to "race" down the Chicago River. Prizes are awarded for the first ducks to cross the finish line. This year's Duck Derby raised more than $250,000 for Special Olympics.
Komatsu has been part of this Special Olympics Illinois event since its inception five years ago. Each year, Komatsu employees have had a "hands-on" role in the management of the derby itself, and also organize a variety of fund-raisers throughout the year in support of the event. Komatsu America then matches those funds.
Special Olympics Illinois is a health and human services organization which offers year-round training and competition in 19 sports for nearly 21,000 athletes with intellectual disability and more than 40,000 Young Athletes age 2 to 7.
Komatsu America Corp. is a U.S. subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd., which is the world's second largest manufacturer and supplier of construction, mining and compact construction equipment. Komatsu America also serves forklift and forestry markets. Through its distributor network, Komatsu offers a state-of-the-art parts and service program to support the equipment. Komatsu has proudly been providing high-quality reliable products for nearly a century. Visit the website at www.komatsuamerica.com for more information.
