9/11 Memorial at Washburn University

Hello! The students and faculty of Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas are wanting to set up a 9/11 Memorial on campus, consisting of 2,977 American flags, to honor the lives that were lost on September 11th, 2001. We learned that a good portion of our Freshman class do not know much about 9/11, so we are wanting to make this 9/11 Memorial on campus an educational experience for them by telling them what happened and why we will never forget. Our campus did a 9/11 Memorial last year and it was very successful. Like last year, the Washburn University College Republicans and Washburn University College Democrats are partnering together again this year in sponsoring the 9/11 Memorial. Here are some links to articles about the 9/11 Memorial we did last year:

https://www.ksnt.com/news/washburn-students-plant-2996-flags-for-victims-of-9-11-attacks/

https://www.wibw.com/content/news/Topekans-remember-those-lost-on-911-492996611.html

http://www.washburnreview.org/news/wu-student-organizations-join-forces-to-commemorate/article_e632da6e-b625-11e8-8a03-e7ea119cc443.html

To make this happen, we need financial help. Our goal is $400 because we need to purchase more flags for the 9/11 Memorial, equipment to set it up, and food and beverages for the students, faculty, and community that will help set up the 9/11 Memorial the night before 9/11. Please help us reach our goal. Our campus is very proud to have two different political groups and a variety of students and faculty on campus work together on this project, which is rare these days.  If you like what we're doing, please consider donating. Any amount will help and be very much appreciated. We are hoping to reach our goal by Tuesday, September 10th.

If you live close to Topeka, Kansas and would like to help set up the 9/11 Memorial the night before 9/11, please send us an email at [email redacted] and we will send you more information.

Thank you so much! Below are some pictures that were taken last year.