06/16/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 06/16/2025 11:29
In the early 1980's, Consolidated Grain & Barge (CGB) began the river industry charity softball tournament as a way to get the industry together, have some fun all while supporting a charitable cause. Many industry companies had their hand in making this even what it is known for today. The marine industry raised over $885,000 for charitable causes.
BIG HOPE 1 was launched in 2012 and has since generated donations over $2 million dollars to Cancer Research. In 2016, Ceres Consulting LLC took over coordination of the PUSHING HOP ANNUAL MARINE INDUSTRY CHARITY TOURNAMENT. Although the year-to-year activities have changed, our ultimate goal remains to raise money for cancer research.
This year we are joining forces with Gateway for Cancer Research. The 2025 PUSHING HOPE ANNUAL MARINE INDUSTRY CHARITY TOURNAMENT in conjunction with inland river barge, BIG HOPE1 will continue to support cancer research.
This year's activities will include: annual golf tournament, corn-hole tournament and seafood boil. Thank you for your continued support year after year. We could not succeed without you!
To become a sponsor or attend, simply visit our website www.ceresbarge.com
Can't wait to see you for a little competition, food, drinks, camaraderie and all-around good time!
Big Hugs for Hope
Jill & Monica
Pushing Hope Coordinating Team
FOR QUESTIONS OR TO BE ADDED TO OUR EMAIL LIST PLEASE CALL (618) 271-7903 OR EMAIL
MONICA SEYMOUR: monicas@ceresbarge.com
JILL GOEWEY: jillg@ceresbarge.com