On September 11, 2001, hundreds of first responders climbed the towers of the World Trade Center—knowing they might never come back down. This climb honors their courage, their sacrifice, and their unwavering commitment to others.
The 9/11 Stair Climb honors those heroes by symbolically completing the 110-story journey they never had the chance to finish. Every step represents gratitude. Every floor remembers a life. Ever climb keeps their legacy alive.
Whether you're climbing the stairs, walking the track, cheering from below, or volunteering your time, you are part of something greater. Together, we honor the fallen, celebrate the courage of those who served, and ensure that their sacrifice is Never Forgotten.
This year's 9/11 Stair Climb supports two incredible funds dedicated to caring for our local heroes and their families:
B.A.D.G.E. of FCSOFounded in 2015, B.A.D.G.E. (Backing the Badge and Giving Emergency Support) is a nonprofit committed to supporting Forsyth County First Responders in times of need. From medical and funeral assistance to lawn care during recovery, grocery or gas help during hospital stays, scholarships, therapy dog training, and more—B.A.D.G.E. ensures no responder faces hardship alone.100% of donations go directly to first responders.
The Benefit FundThis internal fund was created to provide immediate financial support to the family of a firefighter or staff member in the event of their death. It helps cover critical household expenses while insurance claims are being processed—ensuring loved ones aren’t left in limbo during the hardest days.
Your participation and donations make a direct, lasting impact. Every dollar helps protect those who protect us.
Event Ticket is required for anyone participating in the event, including the Stair Climb or Memorial Track Walk. This ticket includes the ability to add on and purchase event merchandise during checkout. (Do not need merchandise only ticket). Spectators do not need a ticket, but a donation would be greatly appreciated.Kids 5 and under are free with a registered adult.
Any Active First Responders from any organization
Any amount is appreciated! Thank you for your generosity!
This FREE ticket is required ONLY if you want to purchase event merchandise (such as a shirt) without having to register/participate in the climb.For the way this system processes orders, a ticket is required for any merchandise only purchases. This free ticket simply allows you to check out with merchandise only.This ticket DOES NOT include event admission or participation in the Stair Climb.If you are registering for the event, your event registration ticket will allow you to add on any merchandise during checkout. Thus, you DO NOT need to add this specific merchandise only ticket.
PLEASE NOTE:
Merchandise ordered on or before September 1, 2026, will be available for pickup at the stair climb. Orders placed after September 1, 2026, will not be ready by event day and must be picked up later at the VO2 Personal Training studio.
*Due to garment availability, shirt style, sizing, color variations, and printing requirements, adjustments to the final color, design size, or placement may be necessary and may differ slightly from the mockups shown.
Adult Unisex Shirts
Comfort Colors C1717 Heavyweight Shirt
Adult Heavyweight Tank
Comfort Colors 9360 Garment Dyed Heavyweight Tank
Women's Cropped Tee
American Apparel 102 Women's Fine Jersey Boxy
Women's Cropped Tank
6682 Women's Racerback Cropped Tank Crop Top
Youth Shirts
Comfort Colors C9018 - Youth Midweight RS T-Shirt
Women's Racerback Tank
District 138DL navy frost
911 Stair Climb Patch
patch with loop Velcro on the back that can attach to any soft Velcro surface
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