The patriotic sacrifice and selfless courage of our nation’s first responders and service members will be honored at the fourth annual Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Tower Climb Charlotte on Saturday, April 27 at 8 a.m.
The 50-floor, 1,203 step, stair climb of the 786-foot Duke Energy Building is named in honor of FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller and honors all of the heroic first responders who laid down their lives on 9/11 to save others.
The inaugural Charlotte climb was held in 2015 and was the first event of its kind to take place outside of New York City. It is now part of the Tunnel to Tower Foundation’s national run, walk and climb series.
“We’re honored that Charlotte continues to host this annual climb to remember our service men,” said Frank Siller, one of Stephen’s siblings and Chairman and CEO of the Foundation. “The Climb means so much to the families and friends of those who gave their lives that day. With the help of volunteers, donations and dedication, we are proud to have the opportunity to honor Stephen and all of his firefighter brothers in this special way.”
Event highlights include:
- Post run party/block party
- Vendor alley featuring 30+ vendors
- Performance by American Idol contestant Jax
- Children’s activities
The Tunnel to Towers Charlotte Climb is open to the public. To register to climb, sponsor a team, donate or volunteer visit T2TRun.org.
The entry fee for climbers is $40. Entry fee for participants 17 and under is $20. In addition to the entry fee, there is a mandatory $100 minimum fundraising requirement (per person, not team) for all participants except First Responders, members of the Military and children 17 and under.
Each participant must meet the fundraising requirement by Thursday, April 25 in order to participate. Online registration will remain open untilApril 24. For more details about registration, teams and climb details visit the FAQ page.
Since the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s inception in 2001, the Foundation has spent more than $100 million on its programs, including its newest program the Gold Star Family Home Program which honors the legacy of those who made ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. The program, launched in 2018 is provides mortgage-free homes to Gold Star Families around the country.
In May 2018, Nancy Gass, widow of US ARMY SSGT Girard “Jerry” Gass Jr became the first person to receive a Gold Star Home in Huntersville, N.C. Nancy will participate in the Charlotte Climb on April 27.
You can find more information about Tunnel to Towers Charlotte on Instagram and Facebook @T2TCharlotte.
For more information about the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, please visit Tunnel2Towers.org.
About the Tunnel to Towers Foundation
The mission of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation is to honor and support the military, first responders and their families, through its In the Line of Duty Program. The Fallen First Responder Home Program, Gold Star Family Home Program and Smart Home Program give recipients the safety, security and independence of a mortgage-free forever home. For more information, please visit tunnel2towers.org
