EL CENTRO — With Imperial County’s Stair Climb fast approaching, organizers are drumming up sponsors for the annual event in recognition of those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attack.

At Tuesday night’s El Centro City Council meeting organizer Matt Garcia said he was reporting for the police and fire departments.

This is the 14th year Imperial County has put on the 9-11 Stair Climb event. The stair climb this year will be at 7:45 p.m. Sept. 6.

“We have come here to ask for sponsors,” he said, mentioning the donations could be as low as $900 to $4,000.

Acting City Manager and Police Chief Robert Sawyer is urging the public to attend.

“It’s a phenomenal event,” he said. “I highly encourage you to come out to attend. The families (of those impacted) coming out will be

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