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NYSAFC 9/11 memorial stair climb at Upstate Medical Arena
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Join the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in remembering those who bravely sacrificed their lives on September 11, 2001 by participating in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb and Walk.
The event on June 6 will pay tribute to FDNY firefighters at the Upstate Medical Arena at the Oncenter War Memorial. Each participant will climb 2,200 steps to represent the 110 stories of the World Trade Center.
Registration for the climb opens at 7 a.m. at 800 South State Street, at the Upstate Medical Arena. There is a $35 fee to participate, and each person will receive an honorary badge of one of the fallen firefighters.
Opening ceremonies begin at 7:45 a.m., and the climb will start at 8 a.m.
Stair Climbs help fund the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation's programs to support the families of fallen firefighters and the FDNY Counseling Services Unit.
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