Crunch Fitness hosts 110-flight stair climb to honor 9/11 victims

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS) — On Wednesday, September 11, Crunch Fitness will be honoring those who lost their lives during 9/11 by challenging each of their staff and gym members to climb 110 flights of stairs in remembrance of the 110 floors of the World Trade Center Twin Towers.

Every year on the 9/11 anniversary, local firefighters (dressed in full turnout gear) utilize the Stairmasters at Crunch to honor the first responders who lost their lives on September 11th.

Members of the community are also welcome to join Crunch Fitness in this challenge to pay tribute to the fallen first responders.

Participants will receive a free one-week membership to Crunch Fitness as well as a feature on Crunch’s social media pages.

The event will run all day from anytime starting at 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Crunch Fitness Champaign is located at 40 E Anthony Dr.