Welles Remy Crowther Charitable Trust

Crowther, who became known nationally after he saved at least a dozen people before ultimately dying in the South Tower collapse of the World Trade Center at the age of 24, was a BC alumnus who played on the school’s lacrosse team. He was known for sporting a red bandana under his helmet each practice and game, the same type of bandana he wore over his face to protect himself from smoke as he guided others to safety during the September, 11, 2001 attack. Survivors remembered his red bandana when they told stories about a stranger who repeatedly rushed back into the building to save people who needed help.

The Welles Remy Crowther Charitable Trust is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established in September 2001 by the Crowther Family to honor and keep their beloved son’s memory alive through good works benefitting young people. The mission of the Welles Remy Crowther Trust recognizes and awards academic and athletic excellence in young men and women who serve their communities through education, health, recreation and character development. The Trust supports other not-for-profit organizations that benefit young people through annual gifts and special awards.

Ted Ritchie enjoys showing support by participating annually in one of Boston College’s proudest traditions, the Red Bandanna Run, when the BC community and the public at large come together for a fundraising run held to honor 9/11 hero Welles Remy Crowther ’99.