Berlin Boy Sells 3D-Printed Items for Tunnel to Towers Foundation
An 11-year-old boy in Berlin, Connecticut, is selling 3D-printed items to support a fundraiser for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping 9/11 first responders and their families.
Hartford & New Haven, CT, September 5, 2026 — A young resident of Berlin, Connecticut, is channeling his skills and creativity into a charitable endeavor. An 11-year-old boy has begun selling 3D-printed items with the goal of raising funds for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is an organization that honors the sacrifice of 9/11 first responders and provides assistance to injured or fatally injured first responders and their families. The foundation’s work includes initiatives such as building smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders, providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star families, and supporting families of fallen first responders.
The initiative by the Berlin boy involves creating and selling various items produced using 3D printing technology. While the specific types of items being sold were not detailed, the effort is focused on generating financial support for the foundation’s mission.
Details regarding the duration of the fundraiser, specific fundraising goals, or the total amount raised thus far were not immediately available. The contractor’s name, if applicable to the 3D printing services used, was not provided. Similarly, information about any specific permits obtained for this fundraising activity was not disclosed. The outcome of any inspections related to this effort, or any code violations, were also not part of the provided summary.
The young participant’s commitment to supporting an organization that aids first responders and their families highlights a community-driven effort in Berlin, Connecticut. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation relies on public support to continue its programs, which aim to provide tangible assistance and recognition to those affected by tragedy and service.
Further details about the boy’s fundraising campaign, including how the community can support his efforts or the specific items he is offering, were not specified. The foundation’s primary objective remains focused on ensuring that no one is forgotten from the sacrifices made on September 11, 2001, and in subsequent acts of heroism.
Story summarized from the original created by Jenny Yeh on www.nbcconnecticut.com, see more information here.
