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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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Kiersten Rogers

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$9,070

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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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$9,070 Raised By 74 Donors

$1,000 from Anonymous
$1,000 on behalf of Piatt County Firefighters Association
$1,000 from Anonymous
$500 from Anonymous
$500 from Anonymous
$250 on behalf of Kirby Medical Center
$250 on behalf of State Bank of Bement
$200 on behalf of Rachel RILEYHALLIDAY
$150 on behalf of Carolyn Vogelzang
$150 on behalf of Mary Postlewait
$104 on behalf of Douglas Carpenter
$104 on behalf of Rick Powell
$100 on behalf of Arthur Wilkinson
$100 on behalf of Bement Chapter #65 R.A.M.
$100 on behalf of Ed & Chris Gulliford
$100 on behalf of Ellen Massey
$100 on behalf of First State Bank and Trust
$100 on behalf of Gregory Romack
$100 on behalf of Heath Garlutzo
$100 from Anonymous
$100 on behalf of Jeff & Karla Bradley
$100 on behalf of Jim Brewer
$100 on behalf of John Rupkey
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$100 on behalf of Kelly Rogers
$100 on behalf of Kenneth Wright
$100 on behalf of Kiersten Rogers
$100 on behalf of Kiersten Rogers
$100 on behalf of Kimberley Dodenhoff
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$100 on behalf of Lodge No. 365 A.F. & A.M.
$100 on behalf of Lynn and Vicki Larson
$100 on behalf of Maggie Dean
$100 on behalf of Mark Brewer
$100 on behalf of Robyn Whalen
$100 on behalf of Steve Tenhouse
$82 on behalf of Katelyn Rogers
$50 on behalf of Brooke Larson
$50 on behalf of Dawn Brazzell
$50 on behalf of Haley Hopkins
$50 from Anonymous
$50 on behalf of Kathleen Pfleger
$50 from Anonymous
$50 on behalf of Kristin Walus
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$50 on behalf of Martha Postlewait
$50 from Anonymous
$50 on behalf of Randy & Jennifer Moss
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$50 from Anonymous
$50 on behalf of TAMMY SOMERS
$50 on behalf of Tatum Auth
$50 on behalf of Troy&Julie Price
$50 on behalf of Wendy Price
$40 on behalf of Drew Bradley
$40 on behalf of Kyle Bradley
$30 on behalf of Karen Briggs
$25 on behalf of Angie Skochdopole
$25 on behalf of Betty Harper
$25 on behalf of Carol and Randy Baker
$25 on behalf of jadyn mccarty
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$25 from Anonymous
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$25 on behalf of Stephanie Leinard
$25 on behalf of Vicki Briggs
$20 on behalf of Crystal Hudson
$20 on behalf of Jenny Mahannah
$20 on behalf of Melissa Yoder
$10 on behalf of François Hanin

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