Join Carrie Sharp on Saturday at the annual Ducky Derby as they raise funds for the Wilson County Help Center

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — This weekend thoroughbreds will take to the track in the Kentucky Derby, but closer to home Carrie Sharp will emcee a derby of a different kind!

The Wilson County Help Center is hosting its annual fundraiser the "Ducky Derby."

Event tickets are $100 which includes dinner from Sammy Bs Catering, entertainment by Double Take Band, four open bars, a silent and live auction.

You can purchase a duck for just $10 for a chance at the top raffle of $2,000, 2^nd place - $1,000 and 3^rd place - $500.

The Wilson County Help Center assists people with food, clothing, utility payments, prescriptions and more.

To find out more about the fundraiser, click here.

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Vandy's band of misfits turns heads with 7-1 start

This is a story I immediately went home and showed my boys - young athletes with big dreams. The Vanderbilt football team's success has stolen the spotlight - what I love about Steve Layman's story is he reveals the individual hardships it took to get there. As Clark Lea says, "we all have scuff marks." This team proves perseverance pays off!

- Carrie Sharp