Remembering 9/11: Memorial Events and Fundraising Campaigns

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### Memorial Events in Upstate South Carolina Several cities in Upstate South Carolina, including Anderson, Greenville, and Spartanburg, are hosting events to commemorate the 9/11 attacks.

**Greenville Climb for Heroes:** The Greenville City Firefighters Memorial Stair Climb will take place at Fluor Field on September 6. Participants climb 110 stories to symbolize the height of the Twin Towers. Registration is available here and benefits the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

**Battle of Heroes Softball Game:** On September 7, the City of Greenville Police and Fire Departments will compete in a softball game at Fluor Field. Tickets are $5, with proceeds benefiting Shriners’ Children’s Hospital. Tickets can be purchased [here](/?ref=yanuki.com).

**Never Forget 9/11 Endurance Race:** An endurance race in Greer on September 7 invites participants to run, walk, or crawl for nine hours and 11 minutes. More information can be found here.

**Other Memorials:** The City of Landrum will host a September 11 Memorial Observance at the Historic Landrum Depot, and Belton will host a 9/11 Memorial Walk to Remember, starting at the Rocksprings Fire Department and ending at the Belton City Fire Department.

**Clemson University 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb:** On September 11, Clemson University will host a memorial stair climb at Memorial Stadium. Participants will climb the equivalent of 110 floors. Registration is available here.

### Retro Fitness and Tunnel to Towers Foundation Partnership Retro Fitness is partnering with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation to raise funds from September 1–15. Members and guests can donate at the Smoothie Bar and Pro Shop. Select locations will also host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Challenges, where participants can complete a 110-flight climb. More information about Retro Fitness can be found at www.retrofitness.com.

### Valley First Responders Memorial Stair Climb Hundreds of Valley first responders will climb 2,071 stairs at Desert Diamond Arena to honor those killed in the 9/11 attacks. Details about this event can be found via local news outlets. Note that this event peaks in the US around the anniversary of 9/11.

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Takeaways

• Participate in local memorial events to honor the victims and heroes of 9/11.
• Support fundraising campaigns that benefit first responders and their families.
• Remember the resilience and unity demonstrated in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.
• Reflect on the importance of community and remembrance.
• Consider donating to organizations like the Tunnel to Towers Foundation to support their mission.

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