Scott Anderson, founder of Denver’s Warrior Academy Yoga, is doing his part to carry on the mission of John Feal, who worked tirelessly for years to get benefits to Sept. 11 first responders.
This morning, his Yoga Rocks the Park event will raise funds for the FealGood Foundation, which promotes public awareness of the catastrophic health effects suffered by those who responded to the terror attacks 10 years ago.
“A lot of people around the country wish they could have been there and helped during 9/11,” Anderson said. “This is a way to help now.”
The event, planned for 9:30 a.m. to noon in Denver’s City Park, costs $15 and features high-power yoga with live soundtrack by DJ Mada.
Here are a few more memorial events planned for today:
Fourth annual Remembrance Run/Walk and Ceremony, 6:30 a.m. The Remembrance Ceremony includes various military presentations and tributes. It will be followed by a pancake breakfast, and 20-mile, 10-mile and 5K runs. Memorial Park, 8001 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. Info: 303-420-8080, ext. 1203, or
Sunrise service, 8 a.m. Featuring speakers, police and fire department honor guards, the U.S. Air Force Academy, a choir performance and a flyover by the National Guard. America the Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs. Info:
9/11 Freedom Rally, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Organized by the Colorado Charity Alliance, the event includes a military vehicle and first responder vehicle display, precision skydivers, canine corner, hand-cycling race and a flag tribute to the fallen. Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City. Info: Free outdoor 9/11 commemorative ceremony, 11 a.m. Speakers include Jack McDonnell, a retired New York City fire battalion chief, and Michael Faughnan, a Colorado resident who lost a brother in the World Trade Center attack. Near Mamie Doud Eisenhower Library, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield
Colorado Remembers 9/11, featuring the Beach Boys, Tyler Ward and the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, 1 p.m. Gov. John Hickenlooper and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock will be joined by several other officials for this 10th anniversary commemorative concert. Free. Civic Center, Colfax Avenue and Broadway in downtown Denver. Info:
Andrea Labak and Vickie Heath contributed to this report.
