343 Memorial Climb : Firefighters Charity

343 Memorial Climb : in honor of September 11 2001 firefighter victims

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The list of 343
who gave their all
on 9-11 for others

Have you ever witnessed firefighters in action?		Are you in awe of those that have the courage to run into a burning building?
If you answered yes to either of those questions, you'll want to climb with us.

12:00pm to 4:00pm
Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas

We would like to thank the FC Dallas Foundation and the FC Dallas soccer team for inviting us back to their beautiful stadium.

The 343 Memorial Climb is a fundraising event hosted by the Fallen Heroes Family Support Fund. We are raising funds for the families of fire fighters who have been killed or injured in the line of duty. We support organizations that provide grief counseling for the spouses and children of fallen firefighters as well as help with bill paying and college scholarships.

This year’s funds will support the efforts of the Fleetwood Memorial Foundation and the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters.

The 343 Memorial Climb is a day of fun for the whole family!

Come join the public stair climb for people of all ages and abilities. Climbers will follow a marked path up and down the stadium steps which will take approximately 45 minutes and will begin at 12:30. There will be an alternate route for anyone with a physical handicap. There is no entrance fee, but we do ask that you collect pledges and bring them to the event. (Click on the register tab to sign up for the public climb.)

After that you can cheer on your local heroes to victory in the fire fighter relay competition. Fire fighters from all over the Metroplex will be competing in full gear for first and second place trophies. The teams will race on designated flights of stairs located around the stage area. The relay will begin at 1:00p.m. and will continue until all teams have raced. (Click on the register tab to sign up your fire department team or you may email us at info@343memorialclimb.com and one of our volunteers will call you to help get your team registered.)

Your childcare needs will be taken care of at the event. Children’s Courtyard will be on-site offering free childcare while you enjoy the activities. Please be sure to check their box on your registration form.

There is no minimum donation to attend. Bring what you have or can collect! However, there will be prizes awarded to the top money raisers. If you would like to donate online, we can now accept Visa and Mastercard. Just click on the Donate link above.

We will have some special guests this year. The ladies from the 2009 “Smokin Hot In Texas” Female Fire Fighter calendar will be on hand to sign autographed copies of the calendar. Proceeds from the calendar sales during the event will go to Texas Burn Center and the 343 Memorial Climb.

We will see you at Pizza Hut Park on September 7, 2008!!

Sincerely,

343 Memorial Climb Planning Committee
Fallen Heroes Family Support Fund Board of Directors

Pictures from the Oct 23 2006
event are available here

Tim Horning has written a moving tribute to firefighters and their spouses. Recording artist Amy Lepard and her band have put their heart into recording the song. Both want to honor the 343 Memorial Climb and those that give of themselves so freely. We are honored to have "The Fire In Your Eyes" as the theme for our event.

	Play sample, click here.
	For lyrics, click here.

All participants of the 343 Memorial Climb will receive a copy of this song in their climber packet. If you would like your own copy, but cannot attend the event you may make a donation of $5 or more through paypal and request a copy.

Make a donation and
receive your copy via email
or regular postal mail

5-30-07 We would like to welcome the following groups to our event this year.

2-1-07 We now have the capability to accept credit card payments for donations! Look for the change to appear on the donations page soon!

9–23-06 Congratulations to the Little Elm Fire Association for their first place finish in the relay. Our top money raiser was Jeanette Cooper.

8-25-06 Our CD is finished! Recording artist Amy Lepard and song writer Tim Horning created a beautiful rendition of our theme song, The Fire In Your Eyes. This song is available through the website for a $5 donation.

5-10-06 The 343 Memorial Climb sent a check for $2,343 to the State Firemen’s and Fire Marshall’s Association to support the JC Swadley Fund.

3-17-06 The 343 Memorial Climb welcomes the Baylor Outpatient Therapy and Sports Medicine Clinic as a new sponsor for 2006.

3-16-06 The 343 Committee announces the date of the 2006 event. Come join us on September 23, 2006!

7-30-05 The Fallen Heroes Family Support Fund receives approval from the IRS to operate as a non-profit organization. This is the group that is brings you the 343 Memorial Climb.

6-1-05 The organizers of the 343 Memorial Climb announce they will join with FC Dallas in bringing the 2005 event to the Pizza Hut Park.

8-04 Laura and Taylor Carman receive the Channel 8 Spirit of Texas Award for their work on the 343 Memorial Climb.

9-11-04 The first 343 Memorial Climb is held at Ameriquest Field in Arlington. Approximately 200 people attended with teams representation three cities competing. We raised $3,500 in this the first year.

9-11-01 Organizer Laura Carman’s 5-year-old daughter Taylor watches the second plane hit in New York. She is concerned for the kids that lost family and friends. Laura makes a promise to her and her 2-year-old son Hunter that she would do something to help.