The New York City Memorial Stair Climb was founded by and continues to be organized by FDNY firefighters. We are committed to hosting a memorial at Ground Zero for the right reasons and not for personal profit or political gain. Every individual on our staff is financially non-compensated and works solely on a volunteer basis. The same principle applies for every member of the Association of Memorial Stair Climbs who our organization is proud to be sanctioned by.
The New York City Memorial Stair Climb sees over 400 first responders including 343 firefighters/emts and 60 law enforcement personnel from around the world ascend the stairs of a skyscraper at ground zero every year in memory of the first responders killed on September 11, 2001. Each participant climbs in honor of one of the over 400 emergency responders killed that day. Climbers are also encouraged to honor any fallen first responders and military personnel worldwide.
The Climb is foremost a memorial climb, however a 9/11 related beneficiary is chosen each year by the organizers. Climbers are encouraged to fundraise but are not required to. Climbers are also given the opportunity to be timed if they choose to race.
The New York City Memorial Stair Climb sees over 400 first responders including 343 firefighters/emts and 60 law enforcement personnel from around the world ascend the stairs of a skyscraper at ground zero every year in memory of the first responders killed on September 11, 2001. Each participant climbs in honor of one of the over 400 emergency responders killed that day. Climbers are also encouraged to honor any fallen first responders and military personnel worldwide.
The Climb is foremost a memorial climb, however a 9/11 related beneficiary is chosen each year by the organizers. Climbers are encouraged to fundraise but are not required to. Climbers are also given the opportunity to be timed if they choose to race.