Anne McCarton interviews Erika Oelkers, surviving spouse of Firefighter Tom Oelkers, about the T.O. Foundation, created in Tom’s name, helping families affected by post 9/11 health outcomes. 

<p>Anne McCarton interviews Erika Oelkers, surviving spouse of Firefighter Tom Oelkers, about the T.O. Foundation, created in Tom&rsquo;s name, helping families affected by post 9/11 health outcomes.&nbsp;</p>

Aftermath: 9/11 Stories of Hope & Resilience

Aftermath is a series exploring the lasting impact of the September 11 attacks and how that day continues to shape lives decades later. The series focuses on what came after: the survival, resilience, relationships, leadership, health battles, life choices, and personal journeys that grew out of that day and continue every single day after it. From first responders and families to doctors, caregivers, survivors, and the next generation, these are stories about how people kept going, how they changed, and in many cases, how they found purpose and connection through unimaginable loss. We honor those we lost, while continuing to share the stories still unfolding. The story of 9/11 did not end that day. For many, it is still being written.

<p>Aftermath is a series exploring the lasting impact of the September 11 attacks and how that day continues to shape lives decades later. The series focuses on what came after: the survival, resilience, relationships, leadership, health battles, life choices, and personal journeys that grew out of that day and continue every single day after it. From first responders and families to doctors, caregivers, survivors, and the next generation, these are stories about how people kept going, how they changed, and in many cases, how they found purpose and connection through unimaginable loss. We honor those we lost, while continuing to share the stories still unfolding. The story of 9/11 did not end that day. For many, it is still being written.</p>

Episode 6: It Takes a Village

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