2014 Brother for Brother Remembrance

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1 Brother for Brother Remembrance Tunnel to Towers 5K Run Sunday The Tunnel to Towers 5k Run & Walk NEW YORK CITY. Honor those who have sacrificed in the line of duty! Support our first responders & military heroes. Building for America s Bravest is a program of the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation that builds Smart Homes for our most catastrophically injured service members returning home. Each home is custom designed to address the unique needs of each individual. Energy efficient, automated and easily accessible these homes use "adaptive technology" to help our most severely injured heroes live better, more independent lives Brother for Brother Remembrance Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation is recognized as an IRS 501(c)(3)

2 Brother for Brother Firefighter Remembrance Attn: All Brother for Brother Teams Registration is now being accepted (Paper Application only which is attached) for the 2014 Brother for Brother Firefighter Remembrance Tunnel to Towers 5 K Run. When Registration On-Line opens you can begin your fundraising page, please go to: Registration On Line is not open yet! For Fundraising purposes only, use your Fire Departments name to start a fundraising page for this year's 2014 Brother for Brother Firefighter Remembrance Tunnel to Towers 5 K Run. Please forward that link to me so I can keep a record of all the funds that will be credited to your account. (Terri.Magnuski@tunnel2towers.org) Remember Do NOT register your team on line, register with the application that is enclosed with this packet. Please fax back the Company page ASAP so I can register your Fire Department as submitting a team for this year. o You may USE a credit card to pay for your team with the enclosed form. (Mail back or fax with your Application) This year, the team that raises the most funds, each member of that 3-man team will receive a *T2T Commemorative Windbreaker and Hat. o *The T2T Commemorative Windbreaker and Hat would be mailed to you after the T2T run and just in time for Christmas! *Remember the Fundraising part is on-line NOT your team registration! Terri Magnuski Director of Brother for Brother Terri.Magnuski@tunnel2towers.org Office: Fax:

3 Brother for Brother Firefighter Remembrance Please join us in honoring the 343 Firefighters who perished on 9/11! On September 28, 2014, we will continue to follow the footsteps of Stephen Siller and all others who perished on 9/11. The FDNY and the family of Firefighter Stephen Siller request your participation in the 13 th Annual Firefighter Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Run/Walk. We are again inviting fire departments throughout the country to join the New York City Fire Department in honoring Stephen and all the 343 firefighters who died on the day that forever will be known as 9/11. Become part of the Brother for Brother Firefighter Remembrance. On September 11, 2001 Firefighter Stephen Siller had completed his tour and was heading home to his wife and 5 young children. When Stephen heard on his scanner what had happened, he turned his vehicle around and raced back to his firehouse in Brooklyn to get his gear. When, for security reasons he was prohibited from entering the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, he got out of his vehicle, and, with his gear strapped to his back, he began his heroic run. He was last seen alive at the World Trade Center site where he and so many others gave their lives so that others might live. For the past twelve years, thousands of people from across the United States and from abroad have retraced Stephen s footsteps from the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the World Trade Center site. Last year over 250 firefighters from England joined us and more are expected this year. As you can see by the picture above, 686 Members of the FDNY, joined by Firefighters from around the country and world held American flags and picture banners of each of their fallen brothers. They hold the flags outside the tunnel while cheering on thousands of runners and walkers. What a moving tribute to them all! WE ARE REQUESTING THAT EACH COMPANY: Recruit a 3-member firefighter team to participate in the actual run. You can enter more than 1 team. The first team entered must raise $1,000.00, each additional team must raise $500. each and will have a choice to designate ½ of the total amount raised to: o o Funds raised go to burn centers to support fellow firefighters who have been injured in the line of duty or to support our catastrophically injured service members through our Building for America s Bravest program. For each 3-member team sent, we request a minimum of ONE (1) flag holders/banner carriers in Class A Uniform The1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd place teams receive a plaque. The Team that raises the most funds will receive for each 3-man team member, a T2T Commemorative Windbreaker and Hat. If you joined us last year, please come and join us again. This event is becoming the 9/11 event and we would love for all of the fire departments nationwide to join us in honoring all those who perished on that horrific day. We will never forget! A quote from a firefighter/marathoner from London, It s the best run in the world! If you have any questions or want further details, please contact LT. Rob Vogt, at , VOGT4403@aol.com or LT.Brian Minardo, at ( ), or BrianMinardo@gmail.com. You can also visit our Website for up-to-date details at or call Terri Director of Brother for Brother Program at ( ) or Terri.Magnuski@Tunnel2towers.org. See attached for some Fundraising ideas for your fire department to start now!

4 Brother for Brother Remembrance Tunnel to Towers 5K Run Sunday Each Team must raise at least $1, or more and can designate ½ of the total amount raised to: A Burn Center of your choice Or Tunnel to Towers Foundation Program: Building for America s Bravest. The Team that raises the most funds will receive for each member of the 3-man team, a Commemorative T2T Hoodie & Hat. The Tunnel to Towers 5k Run & Walk NEW YORK CITY. Honor those who have sacrificed in the line of duty! Support our first responders & military heroes. Building for America s Bravest is a program of the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation that builds Smart Homes for our most catastrophically injured service members returning home. Each home is custom designed to address the unique needs of each individual. Energy efficient, automated and easily accessible these homes use "adaptive technology" to help our most severely injured heroes live better, more independent lives Brother for Brother Remembrance Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation is recognized as an IRS 501(c)(3)

5 Some Ideas to Raise funds for the Brother for Brother Fundraising: Host a Spaghetti Dinner Host a Carnival Boot Donations in Front of your Firehouse Host a Car Wash Host a Bake Sale Host a Babysitting Course for interested teens, including infant and child CPR and First Aid. Host Valentine's Day Dance Host May/June BBQ Make baskets with necessity items for fire victims and sell at a Fair. Organize a community picnic at the station and provide games for the children. Staff a table/booth at your town s county fair, market days, or other event Host an Easter egg hunt for area children and fill eggs with a mixture of candy and simple safety messages. Design a t-shirt or bumper sticker for community members showing their support for the fire department and sell as a fundraiser. Collect donated items and host a live auction as a fundraiser. Host a Picture with a Firefighter Day at the station and bring in area children to meet firefighters, have their pictures taken. Host a children s safety day at your firehouse

6 RACE DAY SCHEDULE We would like t 7:00 am: Registration Opens At IKEA Parking Lot 9:00 am: Runners/Walkers proceed to Start Line 9:30 am RACE BEGINS 11:00 am Runner Awards Ceremony On Vesey Street and North End Avenue After Award Ceremony: Immediately to follow: Post Run Street Fair Food and Entertainment We Thank The New York Department of: Transportation, Police, Fire, MTA, TBA Parks and Recreation, Battery Park Conversancy and Sanitation for all they do to make this event such a success! RUN COURSE Starts 9:30 AM sharp in Brooklyn(STAGING ON Richards Street for all participants) on the Gowanus approach to the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, through the Tunnel, (north)onto West Street, Left onto Liberty Street, to Battery Park Esplanade, right on North Esplanade and right (south)onto West Street and finishing at Vesey & West Streets. FOR YOUR SAFETY AND SECURITY THE MTA & NYPD ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITS ANY BACKPACKS, STROLLERS AND BICYCLES IN TUNNEL. THIS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. CHECK IN No later than 8:00 AM at IKEA- Red Hook, Brooklyn, located 1 Beard Street, Brooklyn, NY DIRECTIONS Wall St Subway: Use subway #2 and #3 to Wall St, walk down street 2 blocks to South Street, Make a right, Pier on left BAGGAGE We discourage you from bringing any baggage, however if you need bag check, UPS will take only 1 clear bag per participant. NO BAGS ALLOWED ON BUSES OR BOATS OR IN TUNNEL. TRANSPORTATION: BOATS WILL ONLY LEAVE FROM EAST SIDE, PIER 11. Boats will be available from Pier 11 and directly TO IKEA staging area and registration area. We cannot guarantee you getting to start line on time if you are not on line for boat by 7:00 am. Last boat departs at 7:30 am T-SHIRT & BIB/Timing Chip PICK UP for pre-registered runners~to avoid long lines please Pre Register before 9\22 Staten Island: Petrides School, 715 Ocean Terrace, Staten Island Weds & Thurs. 9/24 & 9/25 2 PM to 7PM Manhattan- TBD Fri & Sat 9/26 & 9/27 10 AM to 5 PM FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO MAKE EARLY PICK UP, THE T-SHIRTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT THE FINISH LINE AREA AFTER THE EVENT. CONTACT US: Call: Or visit 13 th ANNUAL Run/Walk/Honor Brother for Brother 5K Remembrance Application for all Fire Departments outside of NYC Sunday :30 AM SHARP

7 Mission: The Mission of our Foundation is to honor the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller who laid down his life to save others on September 11, We also honor our military and first responders who continue to make the supreme sacrifice of life and limb for our country. In Honor of Firefighter Stephen Siller, The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has established: Never Forget Programs: Programs for Firefighters, First Responders and severely injured Military who sacrifice all in the line of duty. Tunnel to Towers Run 5k Run Walk Series: A memorial run, in tribute to the memory of the heroic life and death of Stephen Siller, his 342 FDNY brothers, and all 9/11 victims. Brother for Brother-Burn Centers Across America: In connection with the annual Tunnel to Towers New York City 5K Run & Walk, we encourage fire departments from outside of the New York City area to join us and register as members of a Brother for Brother team. Funds raised go to burn centers to support fellow firefighters who have been injured in the line of duty or to support our catastrophically injured service members through our Building for America s Bravest program. 9/11 NEVER FORGET Exhibit: In 2013, the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation created a traveling exhibit as a tribute to all those who sacrificed on September 11, The 9/11 NEVER FORGET traveling exhibit is also a tool to educate America s youth about the historic events of that day. The memorial provides interactive education; including artifacts, news and video recording, and live tours from FDNY heroes. The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation is committed to ensuring WE NEVER FORGET and that America s youth understand the sacrifice of many on that day. Our Bravest Programs: Programs for our severely wounded service members Building for America s Bravest: Building for America s Bravest is a program of the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation that builds Smart Homes for our most catastrophically injured service members returning home. Each home is custom designed to address the unique needs of each individual. Energy efficient, automated and easily accessible these homes use "adaptive technology" to help our most severely injured heroes live better, more independent lives. Firefighter's for America's Bravest: Both active and retired members of the Fire Department of New York City (FDNY) support the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation in our efforts to help America s military heroes regain their independence. The firefighter community gives back to catastrophically injured heroes through fundraising events and mentorship initiatives. Funds raised by Firefighters for America s Bravest supports the Foundation s programs, including Building for America s Bravest. Golf fore America s Bravest: Golf Fore America s Bravest hosts an annual Veteran s Day Golf Tournament and dinner on Staten Island. A portion of the proceeds support the Foundation s proud program, Building for America s Bravest.

8 OUT OF TOWN COMPANY APPLICATION 2014 BROTHER FOR BROTHER REMEMBRANCE APPLICATION Fire Departments OUTSIDE of NYC TO REGISTER AS A BROTHER FOR BROTHER TEAM, ALL TEAMS MUST RAISE A MINIMUM OF $1, TO QUALIFY AS A BFB TEAM. All checks to be made to the TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION All Brother for Brother Runners will receive a Running CHIP to record their time. TEAM RAISING THE MOST MONEY WILL RECEIVE A T2T COMMEMORATIVE WINDBREAKER AND HAT FOR ALL 3 MEMBERS OF YOUR TEAM! FAX IN COMPANY SHEET FIRST TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW! YOU MUST FAX IN YOUR RUNNER SHEET BY SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 Please note: GO TO: AND Become a Fundraiser-Create a Team Fundraising page - Use your Fire Company Name! Please advise office of the link so the account can be credited with the amount raised for your burn center or Building for America s Bravest smart homes. MEMORIAL REMEMBRANCE: I would like to run in remembrance of: COMPANY INFORMATION: (PLEASE PRINT BELOW) Company/Team Name: No. of Teams submitted: Fire Company Address: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone #: ( ) - Company Contact Name: DO NOT LEAVE BLANK! Firefighters designated as Flag Holders: For each 3 member team- we request Flag holders who must attend in Class A s (FULL DRESS UNIFORM) (Not a Runner) (Meets in Lower Manhattan not Brooklyn) AND PHONE NO: Options for Fund distribution: Please check one! Option 1: BURN CENTER DESIGNATION: If you raise over $1, per team ½ goes to the burn center of your choice. BURN CENTER Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Option 2: BUILDING FOR AMERICA S BRAVEST FUND Help build a smart home for our severely wounded service members. If you raise over $1, per team ½ goes to the Building for America s Bravest Fund a program of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. You may want to designate money to specific wounded service member: Name:

9 OUT OF TOWN RUNNING APPLICATION FILL OUT COMPLETELY AND FAX IN BEFORE SEPT 12 T H, 2014 FIREFIGHTER RUNNER 1 / / Age at time of run: (Last Name) (First Name) (Date of Birth) M F Address: Suite, or Apt No: (Sex) City: State: ZipCode: Transportation to Start Line: SHIRT SIZE: (Men s) M L XL XXL NY WATER TAXI PIER 11 5 K RUNNING TIME: : *Parent must sign if registrant is under 17 years of age. APPLICATION MUST BE SIGNED By registering, you agree to the following: I acknowledge that my participation in the 2014 Tunnel To Towers Run/Walk ( T2T Run ) is voluntary and may result in personal injury, property damage, illness and/or death. By participating in, providing services to, attending and/or observing the T2T Run, I acknowledge and assume all risk and danger incidental to the T2T Run. I agree that by checking the box below, and in consideration of me, my minor dependent(s) (as may be applicable) being permitted to participate in the T2T Run, I do hereby forever release and discharge and waive any and all rights, claims, suits or causes of action whatsoever that I may have against the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation and any other affiliated entities, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, partners, agents, servants, officials, employees, volunteers, successors, heirs, assigns, sponsors and/or licensees and respective related entities (collectively, the Foundation ). I also agree that I will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Foundation for any claims asserted by or brought on behalf of any minor dependent(s) of mine participating in the T2T Run. I irrevocably authorize the Foundation to depict in perpetuity, worldwide, and in any and all media now or hereafter known, my or my minor child s, other dependent(s) likeness, image, name, words, voice, and biographical information (collectively the Images ) in photographic or other works appearing in any and all media for any purpose, and I agree that such Images may be used in perpetuity by the Foundation, our sponsors and beneficiaries, and any of their affiliates, licensees or assigns, for any purpose without compensation. If I am entering into this agreement on behalf of a child under the age of eighteen (18) (or the age of majority in my state) or a legally incapacitated adult, I represent and warrant that I am the parent or legal guardian authorized to act on his or her behalf. Signature (RUNNER MUST SIGN) Date FIREFIGHTER RUNNER 2 / / Age at time of run: (Last Name) (First Name) (Date of Birth) M F Address: Suite, or Apt No: (Sex) City: State: ZipCode: Transportation to Start Line: SHIRT SIZE: (Men s) M L XL XXL NY WATER TAXI PIER 11 5 K RUNNING TIME: : *Parent must sign if registrant is under 17 years of age. APPLICATION MUST BE SIGNED By registering, you agree to the following: I acknowledge that my participation in the 2014 Tunnel To Towers Run/Walk ( T2T Run ) is voluntary and may result in personal injury, property damage, illness and/or death. By participating in, providing services to, attending and/or observing the T2T Run, I acknowledge and assume all risk and danger incidental to the T2T Run. I agree that by checking the box below, and in consideration of me, my minor dependent(s) (as may be applicable) being permitted to participate in the T2T Run, I do hereby forever release and discharge and waive any and all rights, claims, suits or causes of action whatsoever that I may have against the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation and any other affiliated entities, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, partners, agents, servants, officials, employees, volunteers, successors, heirs, assigns, sponsors and/or licensees and respective related entities (collectively, the Foundation ). I also agree that I will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Foundation for any claims asserted by or brought on behalf of any minor dependent(s) of mine participating in the T2T Run. I irrevocably authorize the Foundation to depict in perpetuity, worldwide, and in any and all media now or hereafter known, my or my minor child s, other dependent(s) likeness, image, name, words, voice, and biographical information (collectively the Images ) in photographic or other works appearing in any and all media for any purpose, and I agree that such Images may be used in perpetuity by the Foundation, our sponsors and beneficiaries, and any of their affiliates, licensees or assigns, for any purpose without compensation. If I am entering into this agreement on behalf of a child under the age of eighteen (18) (or the age of majority in my state) or a legally incapacitated adult, I represent and warrant that I am the parent or legal guardian authorized to act on his or her behalf. Signature (RUNNER MUST SIGN) Date FIREFIGHTER RUNNER 3 / / Age at time of run: (Last Name) (First Name) (Date of Birth) M F Address: Suite, or Apt No: (Sex) City: State: ZipCode: Transportation to Start Line: SHIRT SIZE: (Men s) M L XL XXL NY WATER TAXI PIER 11 5 K RUNNING TIME: : *Parent must sign if registrant is under 17 years of age. APPLICATION MUST BE SIGNED By registering, you agree to the following: I acknowledge that my participation in the 2014 Tunnel To Towers Run/Walk ( T2T Run ) is voluntary and may result in personal injury, property damage, illness and/or death. By participating in, providing services to, attending and/or observing the T2T Run, I acknowledge and assume all risk and danger incidental to the T2T Run. I agree that by checking the box below, and in consideration of me, my minor dependent(s) (as may be applicable) being permitted to participate in the T2T Run, I do hereby forever release and discharge and waive any and all rights, claims, suits or causes of action whatsoever that I may have against the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation and any other affiliated entities, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, partners, agents, servants, officials, employees, volunteers, successors, heirs, assigns, sponsors and/or licensees and respective related entities (collectively, the Foundation ). I also agree that I will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Foundation for any claims asserted by or brought on behalf of any minor dependent(s) of mine participating in the T2T Run. I irrevocably authorize the Foundation to depict in perpetuity, worldwide, and in any and all media now or hereafter known, my or my minor child s, other dependent(s) likeness, image, name, words, voice, and biographical information (collectively the Images ) in photographic or other works appearing in any and all media for any purpose, and I agree that such Images may be used in perpetuity by the Foundation, our sponsors and beneficiaries, and any of their affiliates, licensees or assigns, for any purpose without compensation. If I am entering into this agreement on behalf of a child under the age of eighteen (18) (or the age of majority in my state) or a legally incapacitated adult, I represent and warrant that I am the parent or legal guardian authorized to act on his or her behalf. Signature (RUNNER MUST SIGN) Date

10 Brother for Brother Credit Card Authorization Form Credit Card: (Check One) Name of Team: Name on Card: Cardholders address: Address: Suite/Floor: City: State: Zip: (Need Zip code for processing card) Phone: (DO NOT LEAVE BLANK) Card Information: Card No: Expiration Date: / CID or Security Code: (AMEX on Top (4-Digits) others 3 digit on back of card: I hereby authorize the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation to Charge the above card for the following amount $.00 for the 2014 Brother for Brother Remembrance Tunnel To Towers Run Entry Fees. Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation is recognized by the IRS as a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Our EIN number is Please consult with your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your contribution. Signature: Date:

11 TUNNEL TO TOWERS Brother for Brother Directions for FLAG HOLDERS ONLY Flagholders to arrive on the Manhattan Side of the Hugh Carey Tunnel (Brooklyn Battery Tunnel) Meet at Trinity Square Park at 8 AM

12 PLEASE NOTE: RACE STARTS AT 9:30 AM SHARP Directions for all Firemen in CLASS A s only (NOT RUNNERS) FOR FLAG/BANNER HOLDERS : WE WILL BE MEETING AT TRINITY SQUARE AT 8 AM SHARP (AT MOUTH OF TUNNEL ON MANHATTAN SIDE) ONLY! NOT IN BROOKLYN! *Make sure you ride on local trains in NYC, due to the fact this is a weekend and weekend service is in effect. Rector St. is a local stop only! Parking will be available at Warren St and West Street and Shuttle bus service will be provided from that location to Trinity Square where all firemen in Class A s are meeting to pick up flags and banners and enter the tunnel. Volunteers will be there to direct you. By Public Transportation: See Maps attached FROM STATEN ISLAND: Take the SI Ferry to Manhattan, walk north on State Street to Broadway, north go to Rector Street, make a left, go to Trinity Place make a left and walk north 1 block to Trinity Square. FROM LONG ISLAND: Take LI Railroad to Penn Station and Take #1 train south to RECTOR St. Station, Exit station and walk south on Greenwich St. 1 block, to Trinity Square. FROM QUEENS: Take the 7 Train to Grand Central Station and then #4 Train (SOUTH) to Wall Street. Exit station and walk west on RECTOR Street, 1 block to Trinity Place, make left, and go 1 block south to Trinity Square. FROM WESTCHESTER: Take Metro North to Grand Central Station and then #4 Train (SOUTH) to Wall Street. Exit station and walk west on RECTOR Street, 1 block to Trinity Place, make left, and go 1 block south to Trinity Square. FROM THE BRONX: Take #1 train to Rector Street Station, 1 block to Trinity Place, make left, and go 1 block south to Trinity Square OR take the # 4 train (SOUTH) to Wall Street. Exit station and walk west on RECTOR Street, 1 block to Trinity Place, make left, and go 1 block south to Trinity Square. FROM BROOKLYN: Take the N/R train to RECTOR St. Station, Exit station and walk south on Greenwich St. 1 block, to Trinity Square. By car: FROM STATEN ISLAND: Take the Verrazzano Bridge to Gowanus Expressway to follow signs for the BQE, take BQE to Brooklyn Bridge over the bridge and follow signs for FDR south, and follow signs for West Street, take West St. to Warren St. and make right FROM LONG ISLAND: Take the LI Expressway to BQE to the Brooklyn Bridge, over the bridge and follow signs for FDR south, and follow signs for West Street, take West St. to Warren St. and make right. FROM QUEENS: Take the Van Wyck Expressway to Grand Central Parkway West. Stay on the right and exit onto the Long Island Expressway. Continue onto Midtown Tunnel. Pay toll. Follow signs for Downtown to FDR Drive South. Take FDR Drive South to the end. Follow signs to West Street (North). Take West Street to Warren Street and make right FROM WESTCHESTER: The Henry Hudson Parkway South. Stay on Henry Hudson Parkway until the end. Henry Hudson Parkway becomes the West Side Highway. Follow West Side Highway to the end. West Side Highway becomes West Street. Continue on West Street South. Make a left onto Warren Street FROM THE BRONX: Take FDR Drive South to West Street to Warren St. and make right. FROM BROOKLYN: BQE to the Brooklyn Bridge, over the bridge and follow signs for FDR south, and follow signs for West Street, take West St. to Warren St. and make right. If any questions, please call the following numbers: LT. Rob Vogt: LT. Brian Minardo:

13 All Flag & Banner Holders meet 8 am at Trinity Place End of Tunnel-Manhattan Side

14 Finish Line Tunnel to Towers Run- Battery Park City-Vesey St