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Tunnel to Towers Tower Climb New York City

Sun June 7, 2026
New York, NY 10007 US Directions
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Team Fundraiser
Current Team Members:
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$13,488

Raised of $350

Story

Since 2015, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s Tower Climb NYC has been held at One World Observatory, One World Trade Center in New York City. 1,250 participants climb 104 stories, symbolizing strength, hope, and the resiliency of the American spirit.

The event celebrates the life and sacrifice of all 9/11 heroes, including FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller and FDNY Captain Billy Burke.

On September 11, 2001, Stephen Siller, a FDNY firefighter assigned to Brooklyn’s Squad 1, had just finished his shift and was on his way to play golf with his brothers. He suddenly got word over his scanner that an airplane had hit the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Stephen drove his truck to the entrance of the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, strapped 60 lbs. of gear to his back, and raced on foot through the tunnel to the Twin Towers. There, he gave up his life while saving others.

Captain William F. Burke, Jr. and his men were on the 27th floor of the North Tower when the South Tower collapsed. Billy immediately alerted the Captain of Ladder Co. 6 and the Officer of Ladder Co. 24, his original company, of the collapse. They, along with their men, immediately evacuated along with a number of civilians they were assisting, and survived. Minutes later, the North Tower collapsed, and Billy perished along with the other innocents on September 11, 2001. He selflessly repeated, “Keep going, I’m right behind you,” to keep his men moving to safety.

The view from One World Observatory at the top of One World Trade Center is nothing short of spectacular. After making the emotional climb, participants can explore expansive, panoramic views in every direction, including the two reflecting pools that mark the footprints of where the Twin Towers once stood.

Top Donors

$13,488 Raised By 38 Donors

$5,000 On Behalf Of Haynes Group Incorporated
$1,000 On Behalf Of Gail Evangelista
$1,000 On Behalf Of Mary-Kaye Newell
$1,000 On Behalf Of Theodore Lee Wojtusik
$500 on behalf of Connecticut State Police Union
$500 On Behalf Of Loehmann-Blasius Chevrolet Inc
$500 On Behalf Of The Nature's Edge
$300 On Behalf Of Advanced Spine and Sports Care, LLC
$300 On Behalf Of ALZ LLC
$250 on behalf of 111 Elite Firearms
$250 on behalf of Clay Lacy
$250 on behalf of CSPAAA
$250 on behalf of STIHL
$250 on behalf of Tara Welch Perry
$200 from Anonymous
$200 On Behalf Of Gail Evangelista
$200 On Behalf Of Virginia & Anthony Cipriano
$105 on behalf of Joseph Russo
$100 on behalf of Anthony Cipriano
$100 on behalf of Brian Mohl
$100 on behalf of Carlton Breiner
$100 on behalf of David Marinelli
$100 on behalf of George & Frances Mohl (parents to Sgt Brian Mohl)
$100 on behalf of John Whiteley
$100 on behalf of Michael Moricoli
$100 on behalf of Mike Dyki
$100 on behalf of Nelson Abarzua
$100 on behalf of Susan Mohl
$50 on behalf of Darren Pavlik
$50 on behalf of David Hare
$50 on behalf of ed wooldridge
$50 from Anonymous
$50 on behalf of George Mohl
$50 on behalf of Keith Buinauskas
$50 on behalf of Richard McDaniel
$50 on behalf of Samantha Ganem
$25 on behalf of DANIELLE PETTIT
$8 from Anonymous

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