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911 minutes. 30 days. One legacy. Coverage of the challenge built to carry the names of Timothy “Timmy” Goss and Harry D’Onofrio into every September to come.

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Harry D'Onofrio, left, and Timothy “Timmy” Goss, the two first responders honored by the Sweat for Sacrifice Legacy Challenge, pictured with the Twin Towers.

Courtesy Alanna Johnson

PatchSayville–Bayport, NYPatch Exclusive

Nationwide 911-Minute Challenge Honors 2 Long Island First Responders

Alanna Johnson created Sweat for Sacrifice after losing both uncles to illnesses connected to their Sept. 11 service.

A nationwide movement challenge with roots in West Sayville is asking people to spend September completing 911 minutes of physical activity in honor of two first responders whose lives were forever changed by the Sept. 11 attacks.

I think what really hit me is that both of them essentially made one of the most frightening decisions imaginable that morning. They had the choice to keep going home and instead chose to go back in.

Alanna Johnson, founder

Kepherd Daniel · Patch Staff · September 3, 2026

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