Updated - Never Forget: UPSers Pay Tribute to 9/11 Heroes

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On September 11, 2020, UPS employees participated in the fifth annual 9/11 Promise Run and Ride, honoring nearly 3,000 lives lost on 9/11. This year’s event was largely virtual due to pandemic restrictions. Over 200 UPSers from across the U.S. and seven countries completed the challenge by running or biking 9.11 miles. Many began at 9:11 a.m., documenting their efforts and contributing to fundraising efforts benefiting families of first responders and military members affected by the tragedy. UPS continues its commitment to support communities in need.

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• More than 200 UPS employees participated in a charitable event, demonstrating strong community engagement.
• The virtual format allowed global participation, enhancing team unity and involvement in a significant cause.

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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?

The 9/11 Promise Run and Ride is an annual event where UPS employees run or bike in honor of 9/11 victims, benefitting families of first responders and military members.

How many UPS employees participated in the 2020 9/11 Promise Run and Ride?

In 2020, over 200 UPS employees participated in the 9/11 Promise Run and Ride virtually.

What distance did UPS employees run or bike for the 9/11 event?

Participants in the 2020 event ran or biked 9.11 miles.

How did UPS adapt the 9/11 Promise Run and Ride in 2020?

Due to the pandemic, the 2020 event was mostly virtual, allowing participants to join from various locations.

What time did participants start their runs for the 9/11 event?

Many participants began their runs or rides at 9:11 a.m.