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The C.W. "Woody" Rushing Golf
Tournament
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This annual event is held by the C.W.
Rushing Charitable Trust in memory of the late C.W. "Woody" Rushing to
benefit charity. |
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Registration
Sponsors/Volunteers
Donations
Photo Gallery |
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In Memory Of...
Captain C.W. Rushing started his career in the towing industry in
the 1930s. He officially retired in the late 70s, although he continued
to be involved in the industry for the rest of his life. His legacy
includes three generations of the Rushing name involved in the towing
industry, including his son, Captain Michael W. Rushing and his
grandson, Todd M. Rushing, maritime safety and security consultant.
C.W.
"Woody" Rushing passed away on December 5, 1998 with cancer. Near his
death, he expressed a desire to do something to help others who are in
need, having a soft place in his heart for disadvantaged women and
children.
In 1999, the First Annual C.W. "Woody" Rushing Golf Tournament
took place, becoming a huge success, and donated $10,000 to Southeast
Missouri Hospice in recognition of their kindness and quality assistance
during C.W. Rushing's time of need.
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Evelyn & C.W. "Woody" Rushing |
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In 2000, the golf tournament was able to
donate $11,000 to charity. This amount was divided equally between St.
Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis and the Safe House for Women in Cape
Girardeau, Missouri. For a complete listing of each year's contributions
and charities, visit our donations page.
One of C.W. Rushing's favorite sayings, and the one he used to guide his
life, was "The day you die, everything you have will belong to someone
else, but what you are, is yours forever!" He lived his life
accordingly. |
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Captain C.W.
"Woody" Rushing Biography |
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Evelyn Rushing
Biography |
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