On October 21st 2013 this years San Antonio 110 committee presented Bexar County Rehab with a proceeds check.
This first year it was important to us to offer this event to our city and brotherhood in a particular way. We worked from a zero dollar fund and also made it free to attend and participate in. We originally estimated about 300 people, being our first event and held on a weekday morning. We also anticipated being just able to fund the event, maybe even pocketing a little loss, as it would therefore be fully funded by donations and the generous support of services and goods from others. But just in case there was something left over we wanted a beneficiary to give 100% of our proceeds to.
On the morning of September 11th we had about 800 people in attendance and approximately 600 participants. And on October 21st we finalized all the books and cut a proceeds check to Bexar County Rehab, our chosen 2013 beneficiary, for $9,603.67.
What an accomplishment. We way exceeded what we ever could have anticipated. On so many levels. You all should be very proud. We thank you for your generous support of this event and look forward to planning another great one for next year, and every year ahead.

How do I possibly put to words what occurred yesterday?...
It took an army of spirit and heart to do what we did, to bring together this event and create what was there. And that army was brought and brought STRONG! We are all still in a bit of shock and awe over it all. This was our very first year and it was AMAZING beyond words. We all hope this is an event that has filled your heart and that your memories of it leave you as in awe and with honor and pride. I was told by the "Tower" that in all the years they had worked there they had never been so proud before. It was so much work to pull it all together the way we did but we'd all do it wake up and do it all again tomorrow. I wish I could celebrate with each and every one of you. For what you've done, no matter if volunteering, or participating, or simply being our support, its been an honor to share this all with you and worthy of celebration. Every one should be very proud of what was accomplished.

343 fallen firefighter tags and 71 fallen law enforcement tags were carried. That bell beside the accountability boards was rung 414 times, an honor and tribute to each and every one of them.
Our remembrance flag carries now the names of our fallen, all signed by those who carried their tag.

Each and every aspect of this event was designed and laid out to pay tribute and respect for our fallen. And everyone who came out brought the spirit that carried that honor and fulfilled it. If that tower could talk, as tough as she is, she would for once be smiling down at every one with more pride within her walls than ever before. And every lost soul of 9/11 I know would look down at each and every one of you with love and thanks.

I am in awe over what we did our very first year. See you again bright and early on September 11th, 2014.

Much love.

Holiday Inn Riverwalk will be doing a discount rate of $109 at their hotel for out of town firefighters (only) for the nights of September 10th and 11th. We should have all the details nailed down by end of business day 8/28/13 for reservations to begin. Call and ask them for more details and to make reservation any time after that. (210) 224-2500 Check back to this post for details before calling to verify. I will update as it finalizes and if any other hotel deals come through.

Update: Reservations are available at this location at a discount rate of $109 per night.

New Online Registration Deadline is September 1st.
Still seeking donations and sponsorships to help fund this event. We created this from a $0fund. It is all by the generosity of contributions that we are able to make this event what it is.
Working on trying to get discount rates for out of town first responders.