activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 5
- Distribute charitable donations to first responder and military support organizations Themed Fundraising Events with Auctions & RafflesDonated over $320,000 to charities that support law enforcement, first responders, military personnel, and their families, with funds raised through event activities.
- Distribute charitable donations to support first responders and military families Local Community GrantmakingDonated over $320,000 to charities that support law enforcement, first responders, military personnel, and their families.
- Organize annual 9/11 Tower Challenge eventHosts the 9/11 Tower Challenge annually at the Tucson Community Center (TCC) Arena, with in-person participation and virtual registration options. Events have been held consistently since at least 2016.
- Organize annual 9/11 Tower Challenge eventsHosts the 9/11 Tower Challenge annually at the Tucson Community Center (TCC) Arena, with in-person and virtual participation options, as documented by events held in 2016, 2017, and 2018.
- Provide medical support during eventsSupplies ambulance service and medical support during the annual 9/11 Tower Challenge event in Tucson to ensure participant safety.
strategies · 7
how they think
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- Community Reinvestment of Event ProceedsDirects all event proceeds back into the local community through designated beneficiaries, creating a direct link between participant engagement and local impact.
- Community reinvestment of event proceedsDirects all event proceeds back into the community through designated beneficiaries, creating a direct link between participant engagement and local impact.
- Memorial-Centric Event DesignFrames events as personal challenges and acts of remembrance rather than fitness competitions, emphasizing emotional and symbolic participation over performance.
- Memorial-focused event designFrames events as personal challenges and acts of remembrance rather than competitive fitness activities, emphasizing emotional and commemorative engagement over performance.
- Sponsor recognition through promotional benefits corporate_sponsorship_benefitsAttracts corporate sponsorship by offering promotional recognition and media exposure, aligning financial support with marketing value for sponsors.
- Virtual Participation Model virtual_event_participationOffers a virtual participation option for its events to increase accessibility and inclusivity, allowing individuals to engage with the challenge at their own location while maintaining connection through event merchandise and shared purpose.
- Virtual participation model virtual event participationOffers a virtual participation option for events to increase accessibility and inclusivity, allowing individuals to engage with the challenge at their own location while maintaining connection through event merchandise.
named programs · 1
what they call their work
9/11 Tower Challenge
Annual stair-climb event in Tucson, AZ, where participants climb the equivalent of 110 floors to honor fallen first responders; includes in-person and virtual participation options
relationships · 3
who they work with
- Airabella Photography Partner — Provided photo credits for the 911 Tower Challenge events.
- American Eagle Outfitters Partner — Collaborates with American Eagle Outfitters for fundraising efforts related to the 911 Tower Challenge.
- My Greater Tucson Partner — Provided video credit for the 2017 Tower Challenge.