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We're less than **2 months away** from race day, and together we've already raised an incredible **$3,801** for the **Tunnel to Towers Foundation**!

Our goal this year is **$5,000**, and we're so close. With everyone's help, I know we can not only reach it—we can exceed it.

Every dollar you raise helps Tunnel to Towers continue its mission of supporting our nation's heroes, first responders, and the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

🏅 To recognize your fundraising efforts, we've created custom commemorative plaques for those who reach these milestones:

🥇 **Gold:** Raise **$1,000+**
🥈 **Silver:** Raise **$500+**
🥉 **Bronze:** Raise $250+

Whether you make a personal donation or create a fundraising team and ask friends, family, and coworkers to support your run, every contribution makes a real difference.

👉 Get started here:
https://greatamericanrelay.com/pages/tunnel-to-towers-leaderboard

Thank you to one of our sponsors, the Rotary Club of Horsham PA. Rotary is a global network of more than 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who envision a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves

This year’s official baton design has been unveiled: a metallic blue finish emblazoned with the words “Never Forget 9.11” and the American flag — a tribute to the heroes and the resilience that define our nation.

A quick update on where we are.  So far, we have 247 spots filled.  Of the 122 lead spots, we have 87 filled, which leaves 35 lead spots yet to be filled.  Let's do our best to get the word out and get all these legs filled.

It is important to stress that roads are not closed while you are running and following these rules are for the safety of all runners.

To celebrate the 250th birthday of the USA and also honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we will be running the 7-day relay along the 9/11 Memorial course.  Starting on Sept 5, 2026, at the Flight 93 Memorial near Shanksville PA, we will run through Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia until we get to the Pentagon Memorial on Sept 7. From there we will head north through DC, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York.  We finish at the World Trade Center on Sept 11 which is sure to be an emotional ending to this epic journey.