![]() ![]() ![]() To date, the organization has committed more than $2500 million to its programs. The foundation features multiple programs, all of which provide assistance for injured first-responders or for the families of first-responders who died in the line of duty. “Determined to carry out his duty, he strapped 60 pounds of gear to his back, and raced on foot through the tunnel to the Twin Towers, where he gave up his life while saving others,” said the foundation's website. The foundation itself was created in honor of a New York City firefighter, Stephen Gerard Siller, who on the day of the attacks drove his truck to the entrance of Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Slupe said he hopes to reach the $1,100 mark, honoring of the lives lost in the World Trade Center attacks on Sept. So far, the deputies have raised about $850, but it is expected to be closer to $1,000 by the end of December. “I can't think of a better charity that recognizes the sacrifices of first-responders, law enforcement and military.” “I know Tunnel to Towers will give to first-responders who died in the line of duty,” Slupe said. The cost for this privilege is $20, and all the proceeds from the fundraising effort will be donated to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Sheriff Mike Slupe and his deputies at the Butler County Sheriff's Office are growing out their beards and letting their hair down for a good cause, benefitting families of first-responders.īeginning in November, male deputies were allowed grow a beard and female deputies were allowed to wear their hair down. For a $20 donation, men can grow their beards and women can wear their hair down. Sheriff's office members helping to raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation include: front, from left, Captain Brian Karenbauer, Sheriff Mike Slupe, Sergeant Pat Walker, Deputy Eric McCall middle, from left, Deputy Jeff Wolfe, Deputy Rachel Klingensmith, Lieutenant Bill Luchkiw, Deputy Terry Walker, Deputy Brandon Huffman back, from left, Sergeant Harry Callithen, Sergeant Jodi Thompson, Deputy Mark Wilson and Deputy Bobbiejo Warren. ![]()
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