Design Ideas "Doodles Destination" Twin Towers

Doodles Destinations: "This miniature edifice is a hand tied and hand decorated sculpture in wire worthy of the most impressive desk, cabinet or dining table. Our distinctive hand-formed wire creations earn a contribution for a rural Chinese artisan community and assure you that you have received the original collective Doodles."
Design Ideas will donate ten percent of each Doodles Destinations Twin Towers sale to the World Trade Center United Family Group, Inc.

Another example of consumer good developed and sold with a tie 9/11, including a donation of the proceeds.

America: A Tribute to Heroes CD

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America: A Tribute to Heroes
Live album by Various artists
Released	2001
Recorded	September 21, 2001
Genre	Rock, pop
Length	91:18
Label	Interscope
Various artists chronology
The Concert for New York City (2001) America: A Tribute to Heroes (2001) United We Stand: What More Can I Give (2001)

America: A Tribute to Heroes was a benefit concert created by the heads of the four major American broadcast networks; Fox, ABC, NBC and CBS. Joel Gallen was selected by them to produce and run the show. Actor George Clooney organized celebrities to perform and to man the telephone bank. The marketing and public relations was headed by Warner Bros. EVP Corp Comm with assistance from the marketing and publicity departments of all four broadcast networks. It was broadcast live by the four major American television networks and all of the cable networks in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in 2001. Done in the style of a telethon, it featured a number of national and international entertainers performing to raise money for the victims and their families, particularly but not limited to the New York City firefighters and New York City police officers. It aired September 21, 2001, uninterrupted and commercial-free. It was released on December 4, 2001 on compact disc and DVD.
On a dark stage illuminated by hundreds of candles, twenty-one artists performed songs of mourning and hope, while various actors and other celebrities delivered short spoken messages. The musical performances took place at three studios in Los Angeles (CBS Television City), New York, and London, while the celebrity messages took place at Los Angeles.^{[citation needed]} Some of the musicians including Neil Young and Eddie Vedder were heard working the phone banks taking pledges. The money raised amounted to over $200 million, and was given to the United Way's September 11 Telethon Fund.
In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine selected this concert, along with the later The Concert for New York City, as one of the 50 moments that changed rock and roll.
The show was also simulcast in Canada; Young and another Canadian singer, Celine Dion, performed.

Contents

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• 1 Performers
• 2 Speakers
• 3 Broadcasters
• 4 See also
• 5 References
• 6 External links

Performers[edit]

• Bruce Springsteen: "My City of Ruins", a song he had performed at only a few New Jersey shows. Written before the September 11 attacks, it is actually about his home town Asbury Park; with a few phrases slightly modified, and introduced as "a prayer for our fallen brothers and sisters." It appeared on his The Rising album the following year.
• Stevie Wonder with Take 6: "Love's in Need of Love Today", from his 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life.
• U2 with Dave Stewart, Natalie Imbruglia and Morleigh Steinberg: "Peace on Earth" (intro)/"Walk On", both from their 2000 album All That You Can't Leave Behind. This performance was beamed via satellite from London.
• Faith Hill: "There Will Come a Day", from her 1999 album Breathe. For this performance, Hill was joined by a gospel choir and special guest Paul Shaffer on keyboards.
• Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: "I Won't Back Down", from Petty's 1989 solo album Full Moon Fever.
• Enrique Iglesias: "Hero", which had just been released as his new single.
• Neil Young: John Lennon's "Imagine", which Young never recorded previously.
• Alicia Keys: Donny Hathaway's "Someday We'll All Be Free", which Keys never recorded previously.
• Goo Goo Dolls' John Rzeznik and Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst and Wes Borland: Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here", with some new lyrics written for the occasion. Neither the Goo Goo Dolls nor Limp Bizkit recorded the song previously.
• Billy Joel: "New York State of Mind", from his 1976 album Turnstiles.
• Dixie Chicks: "I Believe In Love", a new song which appeared on their Home album the following year.
• Dave Matthews: Solo performance of "Everyday", from the Dave Matthews Band 2001 album Everyday.
• Wyclef Jean: Bob Marley and The Wailers' "Redemption Song", which Jean never recorded previously.
• Mariah Carey: "Hero", from her 1993 album Music Box.
• Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi: "Livin' on a Prayer", from their 1986 album Slippery When Wet. It was performed as an acoustic version, with two guitars, percussion and a violin.
• Sheryl Crow: "Safe and Sound", a new song which appeared on her C'mon, C'mon album the following year.
• Sting: "Fragile", from his 1987 album ...Nothing Like the Sun.
• Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder and Mike McCready with Neil Young: "Long Road", a song originally appearing on Pearl Jam's Merkin Ball EP in 1995.
• Paul Simon: "Bridge Over Troubled Water", from the 1970 Simon & Garfunkel album Bridge Over Troubled Water.
• Céline Dion: "God Bless America".
• Willie Nelson accompanied by the entire Los Angeles-based ensemble: "America the Beautiful".^[1]

Speakers[edit]

• Tom Hanks
• George Clooney
• Will Smith
• Muhammad Ali
• Kelsey Grammer
• Jim Carrey
• Cameron Diaz
• Robin Williams
• Dennis Franz
• Jimmy Smits
• Calista Flockhart
• Amy Brenneman
• Conan O'Brien
• Sarah Jessica Parker
• Tom Cruise
• Ray Romano
• Jeff Goldblum^{[citation needed]}
• Lucy Liu
• Sela Ward
• Jane Kaczmarek
• Julia Roberts
• Chris Rock
• Robert De Niro
• Clint Eastwood

Broadcasters[edit]

Over 35 network and cable outlets simultaneously broadcast America: A Tribute to Heroes, including: ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, A&E, BET, Country Music Television, Comedy Central, Court TV, Discovery Channel, E!, Fox Family, Fox Sports Net, FX, Galavision, Hallmark Channel, HBO, Lifetime, MTV, Oxygen, PAX, PBS, Sci-Fi, Showtime, Sundance Channel, Telemundo, TLC, TNN, TNT, The WB, Turner South, Univision, UPN, USA Network, VH1.
America: A Tribute to Heroes was simulcast on the Internet at www.tributetoheroes.org and at America Online, as well as on more than 8,000 radio outlets around the country, including Westwood One, Clear Channel Communications and ABC Radio affiliates in major markets.
Internationally, America: A Tribute to Heroes has been distributed to broadcasters and cablecasters in more than 210 countries around the world. Further, the American Forces Network carried the program live on radio and television to American soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines in over 175 countries around the world.

AFX FX-95 911 Tribute Street Helmet

This 9/11 tribute helmet from 2011 is a great example of the continued impact of 9/11.  9/11 is a brand in itself, driving sales.  Also, this is another example of "corporate curating," where a company is making their mark in history through the production of this object.

From a Press Release (http://www.afxhelmets.com/resources/pdfs/FX-95_911_PRESS_RELEASE.pdf):
FX-95 911 TRIBUTE STREET HELMET
Based on the new for 2011 AFX FX-95 street helmet, this special limited edition helmet was made available in a one time production run of 911 pieces. Each helmet is individually serial numbered and comes with a deluxe carrying bag and certificate of authenticity.

Distributed In America by Parts Unlimited
To find a Parts Unlimited dealer near you, log onto www.parts-unlimited.com or www.afxhelmets.com
SUG. RETAIL
$139.95

C E R T I F I C A T E of AU T H E N T I C I T Y
Thank you for purchasing one of our Limited Edition FX-95 9-11 tribute helmets. Only 911 of these helmets will be produced to mark the 10th anniversary of September 11,2001. Each helmet is uniquely numbered from 1 to 911, and a portion of the proceeds from the sale of every helmet will be donated to the 9-11 charity www.tuesdayschildren.org.

In prayer and remembrance, our hearts go out to the victims and families affected by the terrorist acts of September 11th, 2001. Please take a moment to remember the thousands of innocent people who paid the ultimate price for freedom. Our prayers are always with them.

Whitney Houston: 9/11 Tribute CD

Whitney Houston tribute CD.  The package indicates the net proceeds were donated to the police and firefighters disaster relief fund.

Tribute Clock: Freedom Fighters

Tribute clock with fire fighters raising flag at 9/11 site. The packaging indicated a portion of the proceeds from the sale were donated for disaster relief.

Spyderco Knife Documentation

Documentation for the Spyderco tribute knife that was made as a fundraiser for 9/11.

Fire Company Brew: Taste the Pride

I always wondered if there was a 9/11 tribute beer out there, and I finally found it.  This Fire Company Brew was created by Philip (PJ) Schrantz, a retired NYC firefighter (Brooklyn).  He relates his story on each bottle and on the package.  Basically, he volunteered at the WTC site (where he lost friends) and when he returned home, he decided to pursue this idea as a way to give back.  The packaging and bottle relate that a portion of the proceeds benefit fire, police and volunteer construction workers.  The packaging also gives more specifics on the organizations being supported.  The beer was brewed at Matt Brewing Company in Utica (NY).  There is a website listed too, www.firecompanybrew.com, which is not active.   

Acme Sound Magnet: 9/11 Tribute

 

ACME Sound Magnet featuring 9/11 tribute with firefighters raising flag at WTC site. Magnet plays God Bless America.  A portion of the proceeds from the sale were donation to United Way's September 11th Fund.

9/11 Flag of Honor

 

 

I purchased this flag at the gift shop at the 9/11 Memorial.  Right, I said gift shop.  There is a retail experience at the 9/11 Memorial, but it is low key (especially compared to what's out there and what I've featured here).  The store carries mostly books and simple gift items.  I picked up this flag because I thought it pushed the envelope a little.  It features the names of all those who perished in 9/11.  Their names make up the stripes of the flag.  It also highlights proceeds will be donated to 9/11 charities.  That seems a little open-ended, and as I've highlighted in my collection, there isn't much (or any) accountability for corporate donations to 9/11 charities from the proceeds of various tribute, commemorative and memorial items.  I do want to clarify that it is my understanding that many of the 9/11 families like this flag.  If the families took issue with it, I'm sure it wouldn't be available for purchase.  Regarding the gift shop, I don't take any issue with its existence.  The 9/11 Memorial and soon-to-open Museum have operating expenses, and a retail operation allows them to generate earned income to go towards these costs.     

Palmer Paint by Number Set by Dan Robbins: Gone But Not Forgotten





 

Recent tribute item from 2011 tied to the 10th anniversary of 9/11. From Palmer Paint Co (and artist Dan Robbins), who invented "Paint by Numbers" in 1951 (in Detroit, MI). A portion of the proceeds were donated to Voices of September 11th.

 

Additional info:

PALMER PAINT BY NUMBER SET DAN ROBBINS GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2001  NEW 9/11 TRIBUTE
60th Anniversary Collectors Edition
Includes - 40 premium acrylic paint cups, 3 fine artist quality paint brushes, 1 frosted linen canvas board, 1 image reference guide and instructions ,and 1 framable "Gone but Not Forgotten 2001 " American Memorial image.
Canvas size - 11.5 " x 15 " 

Let's Roll Tribute Toy Race Car

Action 1/64 scale '02 Pontiac Grand Prix Nascar race car. 

#18 Interstate American Hero's Lets Roll 9-11 salute car as driven by Bobby Labonte Limited Edition.

1 of only 8,856 made worldwide.

All proceeds benefited Todd M. Beamer Foundation (Let's Roll)