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.
The third annual FF Billy Quick Memorial Volleyball Tournament will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the Beach in Long Beach, NY. Registration begins at 8:00am. The cost to participate is $35.00 per person if pre-registered; $40.00 per person on the day of the tournament. To be considered pre-registered, your check must be […]
FDNY Lt. Mike Vecsi (E-220/L-122) has been diagnosed with World Trade Center-related lung cancer. His condition prevents him from lifting his handicapped daughter into his van, so some of his co-workers are raising funds to get the family a vehicle with a lift. The fundraiser will be held from 7:00pm to 11:00pm on Wednesday, July […]
The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund is approaching an important deadline. This deadline applies to individuals who were diagnosed with a 9/11-related eligible cancer other than prostate cancer on or before October 12, 2012 and who have not already registered or filed a VCF claim. Claimants diagnosed on or before October 12, 2012 with one of the cancers […]
There will be a Purple Ribbon 5-K Run/Walk and ½ Mile Fun Run on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 8:00am to raise money to fight pancreatic cancer. Details and registration forms can be found here. All funds raised will benefit the Lustgarten Foundation. Many recovery workers from the World Trade Center recovery operation now suffer from […]
The second annual Stupid Cancer Ice Cream Social will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2014, from 1:00pm-4:00pm. Anyone under 40 with cancer is welcome. First stop is Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream, second stop, Big Gay Ice Cream, third stop (roughly 2:30pm) Wafels & Dinges Café. Stupid Cancer will update their Facebook page as […]
On Monday, September 8, 2014 at 11:15am, there will be a press conference to announce the introduction of legislation to extend the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. Survivors of the terrorist attacks, rescue and recovery workers and federal lawmakers who led the fight in Congress to pass the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and […]