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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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Faith Schachne
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$7,394

Raised of $5,000

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Each year since 2015, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation has held the Tunnel to Towers Tower Climb NYC at One World Observatory at One World Trade Center in New York City. One thousand 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, all surviving. 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 explore expansive, panoramic views in every direction from a unique perspective. One of the major highlights, of course, is viewing the two reflecting pools that mark the footprints of where the Twin Towers once stood.

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$7,394 Raised By 31 Donors

$1,000 On Behalf Of Bob & Steve Suckerman
$1,000 On Behalf Of Faith Schachne
$1,000 On Behalf Of The berro Family Foundation BNC
$1,000 On Behalf Of The Toy Family
$500 on behalf of Arnold Karp
$250 on behalf of Mark Weinberg
$250 on behalf of Susan Gartenberg
$200 on behalf of Jill Mikes
$150 on behalf of Christine Martin
$104 on behalf of Susan Kaye
$100 on behalf of Amie Belloff
$100 on behalf of Carol Smith
$100 on behalf of Carole Green
$100 on behalf of Hillary & Michael Breit
$100 on behalf of Jane Adler
$100 on behalf of Julie & Robert Haroun, SIR Development
$100 on behalf of Karen Freeman
$100 on behalf of Lamia Beydoun
$100 on behalf of Margie Labarre
$100 on behalf of Margo Ratafia
$100 on behalf of Melissa Haber
$100 on behalf of Mike Adler Company Match
$100 On Behalf Of Reece Schachne Company Match
$100 from Anonymous
$100 on behalf of Ronald Weiner
$100 on behalf of SHARON Jaffe
$100 on behalf of Sherri Shapiro
$100 on behalf of The Sheiner Family
$54 on behalf of Linda Goldfinger
$50 on behalf of Donna Feinberg
$36 on behalf of Robyn Rosen

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