The Steamboat Classic Presented by PNC is proud to support Curley "Boo" Johnson’s Skills For Life Basketball Academy Camp in Washington. Hosted by the former Harlem Globetrotter, the camp welcomes 600 kids ages 9–14 each summer, teaching not just basketball but values like teamwork, integrity, and respect. Now in its 17th year, the camp—staffed by top local players—remains the largest and most competitive youth basketball program in the area. We’re honored to back a mission that promotes fitness, fun, and lifelong lessons.

Did you know the iconic red and white cane for the blind was invented in Peoria in 1931 by Elmer Thomson? Today, the Central Illinois Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired continues his legacy by providing these canes and teaching essential skills for independent living. Supported by the Steamboat Classic Presented by PNC, the Center offers education, social events, and community-building activities to empower visually impaired individuals in Greater Peoria. We’re proud to support their vital work and invite you to join us in making a difference.

Thanks to our amazing partners, The Steamboat Classic Presented by PNC supports local charities transforming lives in Greater Peoria—like the OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute. This center guides patients through every step of their cancer journey with personalized care, including access to nurses, counselors, and dieticians. They’re the only facility in central Illinois offering proton therapy, which targets tumors while protecting healthy tissue. We’re grateful to help further their vital mission of supporting cancer patients and their families.