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.
Raffle tickets are on sale to raise funds to purchase a funeral rig honoring Scott Blackshaw for the NYPD Ceremonial Unit. Tickets cost $100.00 each and 1,000 tickets will be sold. The prize is either a 2020 Harley Davidson Street Glide motorcycle from O’Toole’s Harley or $15,000 in cash. Tickets and more details are available […]
The small town of Middletown, New Jersey was devastated by the 9/11 terrorist attacks, losing more people than any other town except New York City itself. The Middletown World Trade Center Memorial Garden Committee is raising money to add a fountain to their memorial. They're selling brick pavers that will form a path to the […]
The pandemic will not deter the Thomas I. Glasser Memorial Scholarship Fund and Summit Police Department from holding their Bunnies in Blue Easter egg benefit on the evening of Saturday, April 3, 2021. While your little ones are asleep, Summit Police Department personnel will visit participating homes and decorate yards with candy- and toy-filled eggs. […]
The 2021 Joseph Maffeo Casino Night will be virtual this year. Please watch this space or visit the Joseph Maffeo Foundation's website for more details. Last year, even though the 2020 Casino Night was cancelled, the Joseph Maffeo Foundation still managed to raise more than $100,000 for the construction of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit […]
Sarcoidosis, a serious autoimmune disease, is attacking many in the September 11th community. To combat the disease, the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research is hosting their first-ever virtual step challenge, Steps for Sarc, during the month of April. Run, walk, climb stairs – move between Thursday, April 1, 2021 and Friday, April 30, 2021 to help […]
GERD and Barrett’s esophagus can lead to esophageal cancer, as the September 11th community knows all too well. To raise funds to battle this disease, the Esophageal Cancer Action Network is holding a virtual fundraiser, Virtual Steps to Save Lives from Sunday, April 18, 2021 until Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Participants are asked to walk, […]
Friends of Firefighters will host Brisket King NYC from 6:00pm until 9:00pm on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Pig Beach in Brooklyn. Although this is an outdoor event, all CDC guidelines including social distancing and mandatory mask wearing when not eating, will be enforced. The event will be held rain or shine. More than 20 […]
Pancreatic cancer is a devastating illness that has affected many in the September 11th community. Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) holds PurpleStride walks and runs nationwide. This year’s NYC PanCAN PurpleStride Run is virtual and is free to participants. Run day is Saturday, April 24, 2021. Event day details can be found here. To register, […]
Join the Lung Cancer Research Foundation’s Free to Breathe yoga event on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at 11:00am via Zoom. Celebrate health and the power of breath while raising funds for those with lung cancer. Please wear or decorate your space with the appropriate color – white if you know someone with lung cancer; sky […]
Pancreatic cancer is a devastating illness that has affected many in the September 11th community. Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) holds PurpleStride walks and runs nationwide. This year’s NYC PanCAN PurpleStride Run is virtual and is free to participants. Run day is Saturday, April 24, 2021. Event day details can be found here. To register, […]
Join the Lung Cancer Research Foundation’s Free to Breathe yoga event on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at 11:00am via Zoom. Celebrate health and the power of breath while raising funds for those with lung cancer. Please wear or decorate your space with the appropriate color – white if you know someone with lung cancer; sky […]
The Johnny Mac Foundation will hold a Family Fun Virtual Bingo Night on Sunday, April 25, 2021 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. A donation of $25.00 (plus a $2.25 processing fee) provides two cards and four games. Prizes will be given for each game and a grand prize will be awarded to the winner of the […]