Cantor Fitzgerald Pledges $10 Million to 9/11 Memorial
Cantor Fitzgerald Pledges $10 Million to 9/11 Memorial
Cantor Fitzgerald, the New York City-based financial services firm that lost more than two-thirds of its 960 employees in the World Trade Center on 9/11, has announced a $10 million pledge to the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum.
The gift, which enabled the capital campaign for the museum and memorial to reach its $350 million goal, reflects the company's commitment to remain in New York's financial district following the attacks. According to Cantor chairman and CEO Howard W. Lutnick, the renewal of the company, which is now larger than it was in 2001, "is a testament to the deep connection between the men and women of Cantor and the families of our employees who perished." In the years since the attacks, the company has provided more than $180 million to those families.
"We made a commitment to rebuild our firm after 9/11 to help the families of the 658 members of Cantor who were lost that day," Lutnick said. "In the spirit of the rebirth of Cantor and to honor our colleagues and all those who lost their lives on that tragic day, we are privileged to provide this gift to help realize the dream of building our country's National 9/11 Memorial."
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