VIDEO/PHOTOS: The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is a non-profit that honors and helps first responders and veterans. The foundation hosted its first-ever event in Boise on Sunday. The run raises money for Tunnel to Towers to pay off mortgages for families of fallen first responders, and more recently, this non-profit started building homes for veterans with serious injuries. So far, Tunnel to Towers has helped with 1,500 homes across the country for heroes. “I initially got connected with Tunnel to Towers when my son was serving in the Air Force,” said Mandie Farnworth, who is responsible for bringing this event to Boise.
“I just decided what can I do to give back, and Tunnel to Towers is an organization I love because 93 cents on every dollar goes to the cause.” The run also has a significant meaning as it pays tribute to Steven Siller, who was a New York firefighter. On 9/11, Siller headed towards the towers, but got caught in traffic. Siller ran from the Brooklyn tunnel to ground zero with 65 pounds of gear, and he died helping others. “Yeah, it is an amazing story,” said Farnworth. “Siller ran about the distance of a 5K, and that’s why we run a 5K to honor his heroics.”
