NewsABC7 WWSBSeptember 11, 2026Manatee County
Free 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Nathan Benderson Park
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Nathan Benderson Park is hosting a free memorial event on September 11 featuring a stair climb to honor the victims of the September 11 attacks and support first responders. Participants can climb the park's finish tower at their own pace while organizers also highlight mental health and suicide prevention resources.
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Residents can come together to honor first responders and victims of the September 11 attacks while accessing important mental health resources.
Key Facts
- The event takes place from 8 a.m. to noon on September 11 at Nathan Benderson Park.
- Participants climb the park's six-floor finish tower 17 times to mirror the steps climbed at the World Trade Center.
- The event highlights mental health resources, including Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's virtual Talkspace program, in recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.