NEW YORK — The first stair-climb race at One World Trade Center — the nation’s tallest building — will raise money for military veterans struggling with combat-linked disabilities, two foundations formed after the 9/11 attacks announced Monday.
Proceeds from the May 17 tower climb will support service members who’ve been catastrophically injured in war and help educate children who have lost a parent. The money also will help build 200 new homes for veterans with the worst disabilities, mostly triple or quadruple amputees.
Participation is limited to the first 1,000 people who register by May 10. They will wear computerized chips that will record their finish time. The entry fee is $100, and there’s a $250 minimum fundraising requirement.
Sept. 11 first responders will lead the way into the building for the climb, which is to the 90th floor — 180 flights of stairs — of the 104-story building.
