Never Forget: UPSers Pay Tribute to 9/11 Heroes

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UPS hosted the fifth annual 9/11 Promise Run and Ride to honor the lives lost on 9/11. This year, over 200 UPS employees participated virtually, running or biking 9.11 miles, reflecting the tragic date. The event, which usually spans three days, took place primarily online due to circumstances. Employees logged their times and shared their experiences, many contributing to fundraising efforts for families of first responders and military personnel affected by 9/11. UPS served as the major corporate sponsor of this meaningful initiative.

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• Over 200 UPS employees participated in a meaningful virtual event.
• Strong corporate sponsorship from UPS supports the fundraising efforts.

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NEW YORK CITY, Sept. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost on 9/11, UPSers around the world proudly took part in the fifth annual 9/11 Promise Run and Ride, which benefits children and families of first responders and military service members killed, injured or out of work.

The 9/11 Promise Run and Ride is normally a three-day event, with runners starting in Washington, D.C. — alongside a simultaneous bike ride from the Pentagon Memorial to the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, Pa. — and the event culminating at the 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero in New York City. But this year was different, of course, and the event took place almost entirely in a virtual manner.

More than 200 UPS employees, representing every U.S. state and seven countries, took part virtually. They ran or biked 9.11 miles. Some started exactly at 9:11 a.m. They took pictures and videos, logged their time, and many donated to the fundraising effort, building on the major corporate sponsorship from UPS.

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FAQ

What is the 9/11 Promise Run and Ride event by UPS?

It is an annual event held to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost on 9/11, benefiting families of first responders and military service members.

How did UPS employees participate in the event this year?

Due to circumstances, UPS employees participated virtually by running or biking 9.11 miles.

How many employees participated in the UPS 9/11 event?

Over 200 UPS employees from various states and countries took part this year.

What does the 9/11 Promise Run and Ride benefit?

It benefits children and families of first responders and military personnel affected by 9/11.

When did the UPS 9/11 event take place?

The event was held on September 11, 2020.