Tuesday's Champions, a new initiative of Tuesday's Children, had the opportunity to launch its first family event to reunite, thank, and celebrate the courageousness and generosity of the rescue and recovery workers and responders of 9-11.  While this night represented an opportunity for those who had worked side by side at the World Trade Center site to be reunited, it also presented an occasion for many of the rescue and recovery workers and responders to meet each other and their family members for the first time. 

Over 300 Rescue and Recovery workers and Responders with their respective family members enjoyed a Meet and Greet, a BBQ, and a Mets game against the L.A. Dodgers (The Mets won 5-2!) Even Mr. Met showed up!

All witnessed a night of hope and love; of mutual admiration and respect; and a common thread of an unspoken understanding of the collective work these rescue and recovery workers and responders did quietly for all Americans. 

The banner captures the sentiment of Tuesday's Champions first Family Day

                          Friends come together between innings

     
                                                      Families and friends pose                                            

                             Sara captures a moment with friends

                                            America's past time brings out smiles from everyone

A broken arm can't keep this youngster from                            Mets fans show their spirit

getting involved

Liz shares a moment with some of Tuesday's Champions

Family members and friends pose                                These two enjoy all that the picnic has to offer

in front of the Mets dug out                            

                                        Champions embrace