Phil Trzcinski, Utica race co-director, explained how he and co-director Alex Gonzalez became involved with the organization and ultimately hosted the Utica race last year. Over the years, the foundation has expanded its support to include the families of first responders, Gold Star families, and our veterans nationwide.
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The foundation now has over 75 run or climb events across America, and Utica was the newest addition to the National Run and Climb Series in 2021. What started as a 5K race with approximately 1,200 people following Stephen’s steps through the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel to the World Trade Center Towers, has grown to an annual event of over 35,000 participants. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation was started by Stephen’s family as a way to honor those lost helping others on 9/11. When he reached the entrance of the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel, the tunnel was closed for security purposes, so Stephen abandoned his vehicle, gathered his protective equipment, and ran through the two-mile long tunnel and up to the WTC, where he ultimately lost his life along with the other members of Squad 1. He gathered all of his protective gear and headed to lower Manhattan. Stephen called his wife Sally, told her to tell his brothers that he would “catch up with them later,” and returned to the firehouse, only to discover that Squad 1 was already enroute to the World Trade Center (WTC). According to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, on the morning of 9/11, he had just left Squad 1’s quarters after his shift ended to play golf with his brothers when he heard of the attacks. Stephen Siller was an FDNY firefighter assigned to Squad 1 in Brooklyn. The run/walk will begin at the Utica 9/11 Memorial, located at The Parkway and Sherman Drive and finish on Genesee Street in downtown Utica. 21, to remember 9/11 and raise funds to help America’s veterans and first responders. UTICA - The 2nd annual Tunnel to Towers Foundation 5K Run and Walk will take place at 8 a.m.
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