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Tunnel to Towers Tower Climb New York City

Sun June 1, 2025 New York, NY 10007 US Directions
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Current Team Members:
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$2,373

Raised of $250

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$250

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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.

Top Donors

$2,373 Raised By 52 Donors

$200 on behalf of Judith Taylor
$150 on behalf of Quinn, Brendan, Colleen Crawford
$100 on behalf of Adelaide Park
$100 on behalf of Barbara Loftus
$100 on behalf of Judy and John Walsh
$100 on behalf of Patricia Hillin
$100 on behalf of Patricia Crawford
$100 on behalf of Tanja Balkan
$75 on behalf of Roseann Bencivinni
$50 on behalf of Alexandra Pisciotta
$50 on behalf of Carl and Cathy Gerrato
$50 on behalf of Cathy Strick
$50 on behalf of Donna De Marco
$50 on behalf of Donna Strong
$50 on behalf of Erik Diaz
$50 on behalf of Jeannie Gaston
$50 on behalf of Lily & Ashlyn - Go Uncle Jimmy!
$50 on behalf of Marisa Caroselli
$50 on behalf of Matt Mattingly
$50 on behalf of Meg Sowarby
$50 on behalf of patricia schepp
$50 on behalf of Port Authority Police Officer John D. Levi (a friend of a former NCPD 3rd Squad Detective)
$50 on behalf of Richard & Anita Vultaggio
$50 on behalf of Sandra Symon
$50 on behalf of Suzanne Longlade
$50 on behalf of Toasty Calhoun
$50 on behalf of Victoria Ojeda
$25 on behalf of Debbie Catton
$25 on behalf of Denise McBride
$25 on behalf of Dot Salzano
$25 from Anonymous
$25 on behalf of Ellen Finn
$25 on behalf of Margaret Eaton
$25 on behalf of Susan Vitelli
$25 on behalf of Vincent Boden
$20 on behalf of Campos
$20 on behalf of Daniel Gallagher
$20 on behalf of Jacob Alerte
$20 on behalf of Jimmy Louie/Huan Jin Zhao
$20 on behalf of Julie Fiederlein
$20 on behalf of Kristin Motschwiller
$20 on behalf of Lionrule Roberts
$20 on behalf of Margaret A Leonardi
$20 on behalf of The Pribyl’s
$18 from Anonymous
$10 on behalf of Claire Timko
$10 on behalf of Courtney Rosario
$10 on behalf of Judith Woods
$5 from Anonymous
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$5 on behalf of Karen Crose

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