San Diego 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb honors fallen heroes, helps send comfort to NYC
FOX 5 San Diego
Last updated: September 8, 2026
A San Diego nonprofit is organizing an event to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks by sending therapeutic teddy bears to New York City. The initiative aims to provide comfort to survivors and first responders who were impacted by the tragedy.
The event, called the San Diego 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, is preparing to send over 1,000 weighted therapeutic teddy bears to New York City.
These bears are intended to offer comfort to individuals affected by the September 11 terrorist attacks.
The initiative connects the San Diego community's remembrance of the event with tangible support for those still experiencing its effects.
The weighted nature of the bears is designed to provide a calming sensory experience.
The goal is to extend comfort to survivors, first responders, and families impacted by the attacks.
This effort serves as a way for San Diego to contribute to the ongoing healing process in New York City, twenty-five years after the attacks.
The organization is coordinating the logistics of collecting and delivering these special bears.
The stair climb event itself is a memorial activity to remember those who lost their lives.
The bears represent a gesture of solidarity and ongoing support from a community far from the initial tragedy.
