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.
September 2019
Shawn Nassaney 911 Mile Challenge
Ten friends of Shawn Nassaney who ran with him have pledged to run 911 miles each between September 11, 2019 and September 11, 2020. They each hope to raise at least $911.00 for the foundation in Shawn’s name. Shawn Nassaney and his girlfriend, Lynn Goodchild were headed to Hawaii for vacation when they boarded United Flight 175 on the morning of September 11, 2001. Terrorists hijacked their plane and few it into the South Tower of the World Trade Center.…
Find out more »Veterans needed to carry the Ground Zero Flag in the 2019 Veterans Day Parade
Veterans (all branches of service, any geographic area of service) are being recruited by the United War Veterans Council for a fourth year. Fifty veterans are needed to carry the 30’ x 50’ foot “Ground Zero Flag” in the 2019 NYC Veterans Day Parade on Monday, November 11, 2019. Details are still being finalized (including report time and precise location), but please plan on spending the morning and early afternoon at the parade. Veterans only, please. You MUST register in…
Find out more »October 2019
Dine with a Purpose and Support the Ray Pfeifer Foundation – Lindenhurst, NY
From now until the end of 2019, Restoration Kitchen & Cocktails in Lindenhurst, NY will donate their profits (yes, all of their net profits) to two charities -- the Ray Pfeifer Foundation and Kids Need More. Restoration Kitchen & Cocktails is a family-owned business that donates all of their net profits to charity. The Ray Pfeifer Foundation assists those rescue and recovery workers who are sick with World Trade Center-related illnesses. Restoration Kitchen and Cocktails 49 East Hoffman Avenue Lindenhurst,…
Find out more »“A Bronx Tale” Screening, Dinner and Q&A with Chazz Palminteri
Join Blue Lives Matter for a special screening of A Bronx Tale on Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 7:00pm until 11:00pm at Nicotra’s Ballroom on Staten Island. You will enjoy a three-course Italian meal, watch the film and have a Q&A with the star and writer of the film, Chazz Palminteri. Tickets cost $100.00 per person and are available here. Nicotra’s Ballroom 1100 South Avenue Staten Island, NY 10314
Find out more »Out of the Darkness Long Island Walk supporting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Wantagh, NY
The Out of the Darkness New York City Walk supporting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Jones Beach Field #5 in Wantagh, NY. Registration and check-in begin at 8:30am, with the walk from 10:00am until 12:00pm. Online registration closes at noon on the Friday before the walk. However, anyone who would like to participate can register in person at the walk from the time check-in begins until the walk starts. For…
Find out more »SI Running Association’s Marathon Week Legends Dinner and Vic Navarra Service Award
This year’s Vic Navarra Service Awards will be awarded at the Staten Island Running Association’s Marathon Week Legends Dinner on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 7:00pm at Staten Island’s the Staaten. Vic Navarra was a legend in the running community, serving as chief start organizer for the NYC Marathon since 1980. His widow Joanne now does the job in his stead. He performed the same job for the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Run for many years. Vic Navarra, an…
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