How far did Stephen Siller run on 911?

Siller strapped on 60 pounds of fire gear and ran almost two miles through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the burning towers.

What firehouse was Stephen Siller in?

NEW YORK — One of the most inspiring stories of 9/11 involves a firefighter whose shift at a firehouse had just ended when he heard about the attack. Stephen Siller had just left his firehouse, Squad 1 in Brooklyn, to play golf with his brothers.

How many people did Stephen Siller save?

He was surrounded by first responders on a warm, end-of-summer kind of day. While he spoke, he remained focused on his mission: ensuring people never forget the 2,977 people lost on a bright blue-skied day. His journey began on Aug. 1 at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. It took him to Shanksville, Penn., on Aug.

Where is Frank Siller today?

Now chairman and CEO of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Siller has walked through six states in as many weeks as a way to honor those who died on 9/11 through what has been named the “Never Forget Walk.” He is far from alone in his efforts and has often been joined by local residents and officials.

How many homes has tunnel to towers built?

This year is the 20th anniversary of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and the Season of Hope is the culmination of the Foundation’s anniversary events. This year the Tunnel to Towers Foundation has delivered 135 mortgage-free homes across the country.

What percentage of donation goes to Tunnel to Towers?

How much of my donation goes directly to the organization’s mission? Our program service ratio is over 93%; over 93 cents out of every dollar goes directly to program services. Program service ratio is a key barometer used to measure operating effectiveness.

Who owns Tunnel to Towers?

Frank Siller
The organization’s Chairman and CEO, Frank Siller, is an uncompensated volunteer. For seven years running, the Foundation has achieved the highest rating, four stars from Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities.

Is t2t a good charity?

This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver. Dividing a charity’s average program expenses by its average total functional expenses yields this percentage….93.0%

How much of my dollar goes to Tunnels to Towers?