Crunch Fitness Honors 9/11 Heroes with Nationwide Stair Climb Challenge
Krissy Vann | Host, All Things Fitness and Wellness
Fitness Ventures, one of the fastest-growing Crunch Fitness franchisees, is set to honor the heroic first responders of September 11, 2001, with its annual 9/11 Remembrance Stair Climb Challenge. This tribute event will take place on Wednesday, September 11, across all Crunch Fitness locations in 25 states.
The 9/11 Remembrance Stair Climb Challenge invites members, non-members, employees, first responders, and local communities to climb 110 flights of stairs or 2,071 steps, representing the height of the World Trade Center towers. Local firefighters, often wearing full gear, participate each year, using the Stairmasters at Crunch Fitness locations to pay tribute to the first responders who gave their lives on that tragic day. The event aims to unite communities in remembrance of the sacrifices made by the FDNY and to highlight the daily efforts of local fire departments.
“We believe it's essential to remember and pay tribute to the heroes who responded on September 11, 2001," said Brian Hibbard, CEO of Fitness Ventures. "By organizing the 9/11 Remembrance Stair Climb Challenge at all of our clubs, we want to provide an opportunity for our members and communities to come together in unity and show our gratitude to these courageous individuals.”
The event is designed for all fitness levels, allowing participants to choose their level of involvement, whether it's climbing a single flight of stairs or completing the full 110-story challenge. Fitness Ventures is encouraging participants to share their experiences on social media using the hashtag #CrunchStairChallenge to spread a sense of unity and remembrance across the nation.
This annual challenge not only serves as a tribute to the brave first responders of 9/11 but also reinforces the ongoing commitment of local firefighters and emergency personnel who continue to serve their communities every day.
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Crunch Fitness 9/11 Stair Climb Remembrance Challenge