National September 11 Memorial & Museum

Elizabeth Cascio, a retired FDNY EMT, was a first responder during both the 1993 World Trade Center Bombing and the 9/11 attacks. In the aftermath of 9/11, she played a crucial role in the rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero. By October 2001, she developed a chronic cough, which was later linked to the toxic dust exposure at Ground Zero. In 2019, Cascio was diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer, a condition connected to her time spent on the pile.

This May 30 marks the 24th anniversary of the formal end of recovery operations at Ground Zero. Join us as we honor the courage and sacrifice of 9/11 rescue, recovery, and relief workers like Cascio, commemorate those lost to 9/11-related illnesses and injuries, and recognize the strength of survivors and the downtown community during a special commemorative ceremony.

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