What tunnel did Stephen Siller run through?

the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel
Siller strapped on 60 pounds of fire gear and ran almost two miles through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the burning towers.

When was the first Tunnel to Towers Run?

2021 TUNNEL TO TOWERS 5K RUN & WALK NYC What began with 1,500 people in 2002 is now considered by many to be one of the top 5K runs in America. On September 11, 2001, Firefighter Stephen Siller strapped 60 lbs.

Who owns Tunnel to Towers?

Frank Siller
The organization’s Chairman and CEO, Frank Siller, is an uncompensated volunteer. For seven years running, the Foundation has achieved the highest rating, four stars from Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities.

What does Stephen Siller Foundation do?

Since 9/11, we have been helping America’s heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children and by building custom-designed smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders.

Why is it called Tunnels 2 towers?

It is named the Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation in honor of Stephen’s journey from the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the collapsing World Trade Center towers.

How many homes has tunnel to towers built?

This year is the 20th anniversary of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and the Season of Hope is the culmination of the Foundation’s anniversary events. This year the Tunnel to Towers Foundation has delivered 135 mortgage-free homes across the country.

How many homes has tunnels to towers built?

How many homes have tunnel to towers built?

The 50 homes are in 18 different states, stretching from coast to coast and will help the families of fallen Police Officers, Firefighters, Deputies, and service members of nearly every branch of military service.

Is Tunnels to Towers a legitimate charity?

The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator.

How much of each dollar goes to Tunnels to Towers?

How much of my donation goes directly to the organization’s mission? Our program service ratio is over 93%; over 93 cents out of every dollar goes directly to program services. Program service ratio is a key barometer used to measure operating effectiveness.

Where does Tunnel to Towers money go?

The goal of this event is to raise money to honor first responders and military heroes. Proceeds will benefit the Foundation’s In the Line of Duty Program which supports our nation’s military, first responders, and their families.

Who benefits from Tunnels to Towers?

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation builds mortgage-free smart homes for our most catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. Each home is designed to address the unique needs of each individual.