My team
My Story…
On September 5th, I’ll be participating in the San Diego 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb alongside my fellow recruits from the San Diego Miramar Fire Academy.
Although I was young when September 11th occurred, the events of that day had a lasting impact on me and helped shape the path I would eventually take—first serving in the military and now pursuing a career as a first responder.
I’m climbing to honor the 343 firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as every life lost and every family forever changed that day. It is a privilege to carry their memory forward.
Any donation, no matter the amount, is sincerely appreciated. Thank you for supporting the climb and helping us ensure that we never forget.
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” — John 15:13
Donate to help Matthew raise money for 2026 San Diego 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb’s fundraising campaign.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 04 | Joe | $100.00 |
| Sep 04 | Moms and Pops | $533.35 |
| Sep 04 | Anonymous | $54.10 |
| Sep 04 | Mary S. | Undisclosed amount |
| Sep 03 | Sabrina | $27.48 |
| Aug 30 | Elisia Williams | $267.10 |
| Aug 30 | Andy Aldana | $107.35 |
| Aug 30 | Declan Russell and Kat Russell | $267.10 |
| Aug 29 | Jorge Almaguer | $54.10 |
| Aug 29 | The Garcia Family | $160.60 |
