11th annual Tri Cities 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb scheduled this weekend

Around 700 people are expected to participate in the 11th annual Tri-Cities 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Saturday, September 6. Participants will climb a section of grandstands at Bristol Motor Speedway for a total of 110 stories, representing the number of floors in the Twin Towers. Each climber will receive a photo ID of one of the fallen first responders. The event is coordinated by the 9/11 Tri-Cities Memorial Stair Climb organization and other community supporters. Opening ceremonies begin at 9 a.m. on September 6 at the Bristol Motor Speedway complex. Proceeds will benefit the FDNY Counseling Services Unit and the programs provided by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.