9/11 Tribute Center programs are offered throughout the year. Lectures, educational workshops and support programs are available to unite family members who lost loved ones, survivors, Lower Manhattan residents, rescue and recovery workers and volunteers who assisted in the aftermath of 9/11. Visit tributewtc.org for a schedule of upcoming programs and events.

Calendar of Events › Support our troops

May 10, 2013

Concert to benefit wounded warrior Sergeant Mike Nicholson

The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation and the Gary Sinise Foundation invite all of  Tampa to assist them in raising money to build triple amputee USMC Sergeant Mike Nicholson a “smart home” in Tampa. On July 6, 2011 Michael was on combat foot patrol in Afghanistan when he was injured by an IED, resulting in him losing both of his legs and his left arm. He also sustained a traumatic brain injury in the explosion.

Proceeds from the May 10, 2013 Lt. Dan Band Benefit Concert at Curtis Hixon Park will go towards Mike’s home.

Concert – 7:00pm;  gates open at 6:00pm.

Ticket prices are: $35.00 for general admission and$75.00 for VIP tickets. Children under 5 are admitted free. To purchase tickets, please click here.

Curtis Hixon Park
600 North Ashley Drive
Tampa, Florida

Start: May 10, 2013 6:00 pm
End: May 10, 2013 10:00 pm
Venue: Curtis Hixon Park
Address:
Tampa, FL, United States
Cost: $35.00/$75.00

May 1, 2013

Second annual Carry the Load Walk to honor Memorial Day

America’s protectors and defenders, led by US Navy SEALs, will be walking 2,000 miles, from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, to Dallas, TX, in order to renew and restore the true meaning of Memorial Day.

Starting on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, members of our military will leave West Point carrying tokens of remembrance to honor fallen heroes or to pay respects to veterans who have served in the U.S. military throughout America’s history. They will arrive in Dallas on May 26, 2013.

Walkers will arrive in NYC on the morning of  Wednesday, May 1, 2013, and will enter the National September 11th Memorial at (approximately) 12:15pm for a short ceremony.   The 9/11 community is invited to participate in the walk or to welcome walkers to the World Trade Center site. The walkers will include members of the military and combat veterans as well as first responders and survivors of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and the families of victims.

For those September 11th community members who would like to walk to the Memorial with the military, the walk will depart from 292 Madison Avenue (at 41st  Street) at 10:00am.

To participate, you must RSVP to NeverForget@theBravest.com in order to be admitted onto the Memorial Plaza. Please include names of each person attending and your involvement (family member, survivor, first responder, recovery worker) with the attacks. You will receive more details after your RSVP.

Start: May 1, 2013 10:00 am
End: May 1, 2013 1:00 pm
Venue: Starts at Madison Ave. & 41st St./ends at the World Trade Center site
Address:
New York, NY, United States
Cost: Free

April 27, 2013

FF Dennis P. McHugh 5-K Run/Walk & Family Fair

On Saturday, April 27, 2013, at 9:30am, the 10th annual Dennis P. McHugh 5-K Run/Walk & Family Fair will be held at Fly Wheel Park in Piermont, NY. The 5-K bgins at 9:30am. The Pee Wee run begins at 10:30am and the Family Fair runs from 11:00am to 3:00pm.

Pre-registration costs $20.00. To register on race day costs $30.00. Funds raised will support the Homes for Heroes Project in Rockland County, which has begun construction on two buildings on the grounds of Camp Shanks that will provide rental units for honorably discharged disabled and displaced veterans.

In addition to the Run/Walk, there will be games, rides, Irish dancing, a DJ, refreshments and more.

You can register by clicking here. Details about the day’s events can be found here. Questions? Call Ladder 13 at 212-570-4222 or Anne at at 845- 279-4439.

Date: April 27, 2013
Venue: Fly Wheel Park
Address:
554 Piermont Avenue, Piermont, NY, United States
Cost: $20.00-$30.00

April 20, 2013

Pat Tillman Run

The 9th Annual Pat’s Run will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2013.

6:00am Finish Line Expo & Kids’ Corner Open
7:00am Race Chair Start
7:05am 4.2 Mile Run/Walk Start
9:45am Pat’s Run Kids’ Run Start

Runner’s fee: $42.00/adult; $5.00-$10.00/child ($10.00 during race week, less before)

Sun Devil Stadium
Arizona State University Campus
219 Packard Drive (Corner of Rio Salado Parkway and Packard Drive)
Tempe, Arizona 85281

Pat Tillmann Foundation

Date: April 20, 2013
Venue: Sun Devil Stadium
Address:
Tempe, AZ, United States

April 17, 2013

Got Heart, Give Hope Gala benefitting Hope for the Warriors

This year’s Got Heart, Give Hope Gala will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 6:30pm at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC. The evening’s hosts will be September 11th family member and retired FDNY captain John Vigiano, Sr. and Gary Sinise.

Ticket prices start at $500.00. To purchase your tickets, please click here. All proceeds help Hope for the Warriors continue their work to enhance the quality of life for post-9/11 service members, their families, and families of the fallen who have sustained physical and psychological wounds in the line of duty.

This year’s Hope & Courage Award winners

Military Honorees

COL Gregory D. Gadson, USA
COL Heather Meeds, ANG
LtCol David Barnes, USMC (Ret.)
LT (David) Matthew Bartles, USN
Michael Roesch, Former Air Force

Family Honorees

Samantha Bradley, Gold Star Family
Mary Nicholson, Courageous Caregiver
Pam Voltin, Courageous Caregiver

Service Provider Honoree

Charlie Wagner, Dedicated Volunteer, retired FDNY

To read about the honorees, please click here.

For more information, please contact Emma Riley at eriley@hopeforthewarriors.org.

Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium
1301 Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20004

Hope for the Warriors
1335 Western Boulevard, Suite E PMB 48
Jacksonville, NC 28546

Start: April 17, 2013 6:30 pm
End: April 17, 2013 11:00 pm
Venue: Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium
Address:
1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

February 6, 2013

War Stories and Free Beer

On Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at 7:00pm, War Stories and Free Beer returns.

Veterans share their stories. All are invited, questions are encouraged. Dress is casual, beer is free.

Over a decade since 9/11, still too little is known about what it means to serve in a time of war. War Stories and Free Beer encourages veterans to share their stories with those interested in learning more.

All proceeds from War Stories and Free Beer ticket sales go to charities and non-profits chosen by the speakers.

For tickets and more information, please click here.

Alice’s Cafeteria (aka 6th floor cafe)
Columbia University International Affairs Building
118th and Amsterdam
New York, NY

Start: February 6, 2013 7:00 pm
End: February 6, 2013 9:00 pm
Cost: $10.00