The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has been raising money in support of its mission since 9/11. FOX Weather has committed to matching up to $250,000 of donations through the Tunnel to Towers 5K.
Thousands of people, including FOX Weather meteorologist Nick Kosir, have descended upon New York City amid gloomy weather brought on by Post-Tropical Cyclone Ophelia to take part in the Tunnel to Towers 5K, which helps to raise support for fallen heroes and catastrophically injured veterans.— Jen Brekke, participant and member of the Tunnel to Towers board
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has been raising money in support of its mission since 9/11. They work to provide mortgage-free homes to the families of fallen first responders and military veterans and build specially adapted homes for injured veterans and first responders. They’re also committed to ending veteran homelessness.
Since its inception, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation has raised more than $500 million, with $0.95 of every dollar going toward its programs. As part of the Tunnel to Towers 5K, the foundation is accepting donations to help continue its efforts to support military veterans and first responders.The 22nd annual 5k run/walk pays homage to the hundreds of FDNY firefighters, law enforcement officials and families who made the ultimate sacrifice on and since 9/11.
"From that tragedy came some incredible people coming together united to do good for our American heroes…"But it's not only 9/11 first responders who benefit from the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. "From that tragedy came some incredible people coming together united to do good for our American heroes," Brekke continued. "Not just to honor those we lost on 9/11, but also to make sure we take care of the heroes today that are continuing to protect our freedom and our safety."
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