03-05-2025
Heroes Tournament raises money for the Greater Peoria Honor Flight
GERMANTOWN HILLS, Ill. (WMBD) — A 101-year-old World War II veteran threw out the first pitch at a local baseball fundraiser tournament.
The inaugural Heroes Tournament brought eight local youth baseball teams together to raise money for the Greater Peoria Honor Flight.
The three-day tournament is being held at MTCO Park in Germantown Hills and was the idea of Alex Jackson.
Jackson is the head coach for the Germantown Hills Warbirds and is a veteran himself. He said it's all about showing appreciation for those who've served.
'Just to know that they're appreciated. That's the only word I'd use, is just know that they're appreciated for what they did, or if they're active duty now, what they're doing,' he said.
He's hoping to raise more than $5,000. All the proceeds will be donated to the Greater Peoria Honor Flight.
The next Honor Flight will be held on Tuesday, May 6.
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