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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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Engine 60-Ladder 17- Battalion 14

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Current Team Members:
4

$1,870

Raised of $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

$1,870 Raised By 43 Donors

$250 on behalf of Engine 60 Ladder 17 Battalion 14 Green Berets
$100 on behalf of Emanuel Koutalides
$100 on behalf of Harry Madara
$100 on behalf of Joseph Somma
$100 on behalf of Lilibeth Guerrero
$100 on behalf of margaret allyn
$80 on behalf of Ronnie Altomare
$75 on behalf of Todd Giraudin
$50 on behalf of Brooks & Stephanie
$50 on behalf of Darlene Lopipero
$50 on behalf of Flo singleton
$50 on behalf of Franklin Santillan
$50 on behalf of Karen Giraudin
$50 on behalf of Kristen Angiuli
$50 on behalf of Nicole Lopes
$50 on behalf of peter navetta
$50 on behalf of Zandra Sarmiento
$25 on behalf of abrar syed
$25 on behalf of Elleni Sideris
$25 on behalf of Fayek Chowdhury
$25 on behalf of Ibrahim S.
$25 on behalf of Jennifer Coogan
$25 on behalf of Joey Tam
$25 on behalf of Michael Allyn
$20 on behalf of Ariel Oliveira
$20 on behalf of Christina Allyn
$20 on behalf of Dylan DiLevo
$20 on behalf of Janna Carbone
$20 on behalf of Jim Breen
$20 on behalf of Jim Breen
$20 on behalf of Kathleen Dambrosio
$20 on behalf of Laurie Deery
$20 on behalf of Mark Unknown
$20 on behalf of Michael Allyn
$20 on behalf of Michael Allyn
$20 on behalf of Stefanie Biondo
$20 on behalf of Vyshna Balachandran
$20 on behalf of William Leonardo Romero
$15 on behalf of Joseph Gorski
$15 on behalf of Khalil Watson
$10 on behalf of Anthony Buckenberger
$10 on behalf of Hilary Asselineau
$10 on behalf of wilfred chaparro

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