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Hillsborough Firefighters To Honor Heroes In Tunnel To Towers 5K
Nine volunteer firefighters will be racing in their full gear in New York City to honor those lost on 9/11.
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Nine Hillsborough volunteer firefighters will be racing while wearing their full gear in the 2023 Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk in New York City to honor heroes from 9/11.
Members from Hillsborough Fire Co. #3 - Station 38 will be participating in the 5K race again on Sunday, Sept. 24.
The members participating include Chad Macones, Samantha Hand, Zachary Lai, Lily Hand, Vincent Lai, Elijah Lai, Matthew Hand, Jennifer Lai, and Juliana Monsorno.
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The department is collecting donations to support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and America's Heroes. Currently, the fire department has collected $275 of its $500 goal.
Born from the tragedy of 9/11, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation carries forward a legacy of courage and heroism. Built upon the mantra, “While we have time, LET US DO GOOD,” the Foundation supports our nation’s fallen and catastrophically injured first responders, military heroes and their families.
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