![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/runners-change-lives-for-children-of-9-11-heroes-with-240mile-pentagon-to-ground-zero-run/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/0_911-run.jpg&description=Launched by Jennifer Depoto in 2016, the 9.11 Promise run had humble beginnings with just seven runners - but now transforms the lives of children who have lost a first responder parent in the line of duty A team of 9/11 memorial runners make an epic 240mile journey from The Pentagon to Ground Zero every year. Launched by Jennifer Depoto in 2016, the 9.11 Promise run had humble beginnings with just seven runners making the mammoth run from Washington to New York's Ground Zero. Now the event sees tens of groups run in memory of their own fallen heroes who paid the ultimate price for their life-saving efforts in 2001. As well as an incredible display of commitment and strength in honouring the memory of lost loved ones, the run raises money for the children of all fallen heroes who have died in the line of duty - with the funds used to help with future scholarships. Erin Cunnigham, part of the organisation team, said making the journey each year acts as a pledge never to forget those who died while protecting others. She told the Mirror: "The first one started in 2016, with just seven runners. It was essentially seven friends who decided to make the 240mile from the Pentagon to Ground Zero. "It was more of a memorial event then, while trying to raise a bit of awareness and money. However, it was decided people's amazing running efforts should be harnessed and used for a good cause. Now we raise money for the children of fallen first responders. For all the latest news, politics, sports, and showbiz from the USA, go to The Mirror US. "It's a mission and we all enjoy the camaraderie of the day. It's a promise to never forget that day. Every penny we raise also goes entirely to the cause. We also pledge to use the money to help any child of any fallen military parent." As part of the fundraising run, the team are also helped by first responders as they sleep in fire houses over the course of two nights. In 2019, a bike event was added to the 9.11 Promise fundraising driv){kind=link}
Launched by Jennifer Depoto in 2016, the 9.11 Promise run had humble beginnings with just seven runners – but now transforms the lives of children who have lost a first responder parent in the line of duty
A team of 9/11 memorial runners make an epic 240mile journey from The Pentagon to Ground Zero every year.
Launched by Jennifer Depoto in 2016, the 9.11 Promise run had humble beginnings with just seven runners making the mammoth run from Washington to New York’s Ground Zero. Now the event sees tens of groups run in memory of their own fallen heroes who paid the ultimate price for their life-saving efforts in 2001.
As well as an incredible display of commitment and strength in honouring the memory of lost loved ones, the run raises money for the children of all fallen heroes who have died in the line of duty – with the funds used to help with future scholarships.
Erin Cunnigham, part of the organisation team, said making the journey each year acts as a pledge never to forget those who died while protecting others. She told the Mirror: “The first one started in 2016, with just seven runners. It was essentially seven friends who decided to make the 240mile from the Pentagon to Ground Zero.