Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk to benefit first responders and military personnel

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Aug. 28, 2024 - PRLog -- The annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk is planned Saturday, Sept. 7 at 7:45 a.m. at Florida SouthWestern State College in Fort Myers. The event benefits the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, chaired locally by Taylor Carpet One's Lauren Taylor. The foundation supports our nation's fallen and catastrophically injured first responders, military heroes and their families.

The Tunnel to Towers run and walk was founded in honor of the late Stephen Siller, a New York City firefighter, who lost his life while fighting to save others in the World Trade Center tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001.

The event symbolizes Siller's run through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel on 9/11, which had been closed for security purposes immediately after the attack. Determined to carry out his duty, he strapped 60 lbs. of gear to his back and raced on foot through the tunnel to the Twin Towers, where he gave up his life while saving others.

Registration for the run and walk is divided into four categories:

• Adult Registration (ages 18+)
• $45 - Price increases to $50 after Sept. 6
 
• First Responders & Military Registration (ages 18+)
• $30
 
• Youth Registration (ages 13-17)
• $25 - Price increases to $30 after Sept. 6
 
• Child Registration (ages 12 and under)
• $20 - Price increases to $25 after Sept. 6

"Supporting the Tunnel to Towers 5K is a profound honor for us," said John Taylor, owner of Taylor Carpet One. "This event allows us to stand with our community in supporting the heroes who've sacrificed everything for our safety and freedom. Their courage inspires us all."

To register for the run and walk visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/FL/FortMyers/TunneltoTowers5KRunWalkFortMyersFL (https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u00...)

Taylor Carpet One also supports the foundation's Smart Home Program. The program builds mortgage-free smart homes for the most catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. To see if you or someone you know may meet the program eligibility requirements please visit: https://t2t.org/smart-home-program/about-shp/ (https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u00...).

About Taylor Carpet One

Taylor Carpet One is a third-generation family-owned and operated flooring store serving Southwest Florida since 1957. With three convenient locations in Fort Myers, Naples and Bonita Springs, they take pride in meeting the diverse flooring needs of the community. Taylor Carpet One offers a comprehensive selection of high-quality flooring options, including carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, and ceramic. Their extensive in-stock inventory is the largest in the Southwest Florida area, ensuring you can find the perfect flooring solution without delay. Experience the difference that local, family-owned service can make. Taylor Carpet One has a floor for everyone. For additional information, please visit www.taylorcarpetone.com (https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.0ltHaQpg3qNzgwQPokCGP5gZNu87sRO-2BMVuofLWeTI8E1soHkMckcVPS-2BL-2Fflihr96eh_qqnzJJVfxHIRzYO-2F1dHrJHuoqAKOnoDw5eX83Ltl21rGnAMiCywTwsNOQod0GJZs1wHFwP1oTRwn1lyaLOAse0B-2FDi0NJRIkHOPc4d-2FdthdKi0U56W4gyn-2BtnuI4c24sGYXVOimV-2BAWUdSB26fN6XrqLxXpoo9zkpmkl09Or0tiKcVp9Ghc2nZOWU6B6T5jsr00Kzxc-2BkPE3Isy9BtCY00-2B-2Bn7MoKEEngt2Fn-2BZ8zDhu3uezibcDP-2FtnEUxWQHedKgcHjv5za9WR7CjctjGMoYxZzOLc0msYtC3UUzq7QVURuSvythKERUF4tM2KfpZ7RyW-2FEgCWpVowzbeQzYPey10lxJfSZkXW11n0nkjQGVxCIzXJiSR13PeiZbTmbwyy1qQTdPub9069mnV0PbHBQQ-3D-3D).