‘Climb to Remember’ at Wake Forest honors lives lost in 9/11 attacks
Join the No Fear Army ROTC Battalion, based at Wake Forest University, for the annual Climb to Remember, which honors the 2,977 victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Participants aim to climb one stair at Allegacy Stadium for each of the victims of Sept. 11. Students from Wake Forest, Winston-Salem State University and Salem College will climb those stairs, as will first responders and other members of the Winston-Salem community.
Those who tackle all 2,977 steps will have climbed more than 200 standard flights of stairs.
On Sept. 11, 2001, two planes struck the twin towers of the World Trade Center; one plane crashed into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.; and a fourth plane crashed onto a field outside of Shanksville, Pa. The 2,977 victims represented 93 nations, and more than 400 were first responders.
Gates for the Climb to Remember open at 6 a.m. Sept. 11 for opening remarks and a ceremony to swear several cadets into the Army. The climb starts at 6:30 a.m. and ends at 8 a.m.
Individuals and teams are welcome. Participation is free, but registration and a completed waiver are required: Climb to Remember.
Attendees can park in the Gold Lot outside Bridger Field House, 499 Deacon Blvd. Enter the field at Allegacy Stadium through the home vehicle gate, which stands to the left of Bridger Field House as you face the stadium.
Media interested in coverage should contact media@wfu.edu to make arrangements.
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