Crunch Fitness in Yuma hosts 9/11 Stair Climb event
Manoah Tuiasosopo
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A local gym is paying tribute to the heroes of 9/11 with it’s Annual Stair Climb event honoring fallen first responders.
Dozens came out to Crunch Fitness in Yuma to climb 110 stories on the stair master, the equivalent height of the World Trade Center towers.
Participants pushed themselves, some reaching the full 110 stories, while others even surpassed it.
Gym Manager Mike Martinez says it’s a small glimpse into the challenges first responders experienced on that tragic day.
“As Americans we just got to remember what we felt at that very moment, that patriotic spirit that we had, that harmony that we had, even though we were going through a tough time. As Americans we came together so I think that’s important to remember at this very moment right now,” Martinez shared.
Crunch Fitness says it plans to keep the tradition alive ensuring those brave heroes are never forgotten.