On June 24, 2024, the world mourned the sudden passing of Duck Duck Jeep Founder Allison Parliament. Allison, originally from Orillia, Ontario, Canada, was best known for starting the Duck Duck Jeep movement, which aimed to spread kindness and joy among Jeep owners worldwide.
Allison Parliament, CEO and founder of Duck Duck Jeep, was a compassionate individual who touched the lives of many. Before launching the movement, she obtained a degree in English and psychology from Auburn University at Montgomery and worked as a caregiver for several years. She later became an agent for New York Life Insurance Co. and also held a position as the head of marketing and sales for Andersen Medical Gas.
The idea for Duck Duck Jeep originated during the Covid pandemic, after Allison had a distressing encounter with someone. She decided to brighten someone’s day by placing a yellow rubber duck on a Jeep similar to hers. This gesture of kindness quickly caught on, and people around the world started placing rubber ducks on other Jeeps as a way to spread joy and create connections within the Jeep community.
Allison Parliament was scheduled to make appearances at Canada Day, Toledo Jeep Fest, and the Great Smoky Mt Jeep Invasion in July and August 2024. However, her sudden passing on June 22, 2024, left her family, friends, and fans devastated. Her family released a statement praising Allison for her profound impact on the global Jeep community and her ability to spread kindness and unity through the Duck Duck Jeep movement.
Friends and fans paid tribute to Allison on social media, expressing their sorrow at her passing and gratitude for the joy she brought into their lives. Although the cause of Allison Parliament’s death has not been released, her legacy as the founder of Duck Duck Jeep will continue to inspire acts of kindness and connection among Jeep enthusiasts worldwide.
