Tuesday's Children

September 11th is a day we will never forget. Over the past 23 years, we've seen how immense tragedy can lead to some of the most inspiring stories. The Mets wanted to share a full circle moment with you from Jay Horwitz's "Amazin' Conversations" podcast, featuring New York Met alumni Todd Zeile, CEO of Tuesday's Children Becky Rossman, and current Mets employee on the Corporate Partnerships Team, David Spampinato. David lost his father in the terrorist attacks on 9/11 and in this episode, he shares his fond memories of what the Tuesday's Children organization was able to offer in support of his family’s grief and the friendship that blossomed between himself and Todd Zeile. #NeverForget #911 #TuesdaysChildren #NewYorkMets. Pictured is David with his father, Donald Spampinato. Listen to the podcast here: https://lnkd.in/eU7FQ7kE or via the link below: https://lnkd.in/evTcwz7m

On the morning of Sept. 11, at an IBM office in the New York suburbs, I remember standing with my colleagues around the TV cart that had been rolled into the cafeteria and served as a focal point for us to gather. We watched as the news continually reported how many planes were still in the air, holding our collective breaths until the last one was finally on the ground. I remember, too, how many of my work friends were desperately trying to make contact with someone important to them who they knew would have been in the Twin Towers that day. Dennis was in grad school at NYU at the time. He was not in the city that morning because he had an evening class on Tuesdays. He was home with our new puppy, who was freaking out about the military jets flying low over our Yonkers house on the way to Manhattan. I remember Dennis telling me that the most haunting thing he saw when he was in the city in the days and weeks after the attacks was the many flyers taped to street posts. So many photos of presumably now-dead people staring out at passers-by, under the headline "Missing." Fast forward to today, 23 years later, and my discussion with Sara Wingerath-Schlanger of Tuesday's Children. Tuesday’s Children was founded in the wake of 9/11 to serve families affected by the tragedy, including the 3,051 kids who lost a parent that day. Sara tells us about the terrific work they're still doing with 9/11 families, and also now with families who have lost loved ones due to post-9/11 military service. Tuesday's Children put out a book on the 10th anniversary of the attacks: The Legacy Letters: Messages of Life and Hope from 9/11 Family Members. It has letters from relatives of 100 of the individuals who died that day, including from teens and young adults who were kids when their parents died. It’s a powerful way to hear directly from our young people (and others) about how the loss of their loved ones on September 11 has affected them over that first decade post-loss. Listen at Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. (Link in first comment)

Meet Becky. On the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, she’s sharing a raw account of Tuesday's Children's mission and their ever-evolving efforts to support communities still affected by 9/11 and military losses. This heartfelt conversation sheds light on the unending journey of grief and healing, and the crucial role of standing by families as their needs change over time. Discover how they transform pain into purpose—not as a platitude, but as an essential path toward resilience and hope. 💡 Learn -About Tuesday's Children Mission + Impact -The Importance of Meeting Evolving Community Needs -Ways to Support Families Affected by 9/11 + Military Losses 🎧 https://lnkd.in/gBMaWKW8

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