PART 2 - In this April 12, 2026 episode, we discuss the 5k event known as Tunnel to Towers with Sarkis Ohannessian. Tunnel to Towers is a memorial run celebrating fellow first responders who boldly gave their lives in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. Photo: 92.5 Kickin' Country
Lowcountry Forever: Tunnel to Towers – Apr. 12, 2026 – PART 2
LOWCOUNTRY FOREVER – SEGMENT #2
GUEST: Sarkis Ohannessian, Mount Pleasant Volunteer Race Director
ISSUE: First Responders
For the first time in the Lowcountry, Mount Pleasant will host a Tunnel to Towers 5K event. Sarkis Ohannessian, Mount Pleasant Volunteer Race Director provided the details for the Sunday, May 3rd event at the Park West Recreation Complex. Ohannessian shared what Tunnel to Towers is all about, explaining their mission to honor and assist families of first responders which was created out of the 9/11 attacks 25 years ago this year. A first responder himself, Ohannessian was a police officer in California who retired and came to the east coast and is organizing this event, one of about 80 the organization hosts. He shared details on what would be happening at the event, how people can assist by participating or volunteering and what would measure the success of this 5K.
Monday, October 19, 202610/19/2026
In this October 18, 2026 episode, Layla Luna, Founder and CEO of Just Bee, discusses her upcoming autism awareness event – themed around Arabian Nights – happening October 30th. See how you can get involved and make a difference.
Monday, October 19, 202610/19/2026
In this October 18, 2026 episode, we chat with Suzanne Auld, the Founder and Director of BarBrewGrass, a local non-profit, about their upcoming 10th annual festival of the same name. The festival takes place on Sunday, November 8th.
Monday, October 12, 202610/12/2026
In this October 11, 2026 episode, we discuss genealogy and history with Hester McFadden of the Liberty Hill Historical & Genealogical Society and Lori Johnson, President of the Lowcountry Gullah Geechee Chapter. The Sankofa Initiative aims to help bridge the gap between older and younger generations and to help the youth learn family history.
Monday, October 12, 202610/12/2026
In this October 11, 2026 episode, we speak to the Director of Development for Light from Light, Keely Telfer, about her organization and it’s upcoming event, set to showcase how Light from Light is making an impact on the people in Haiti.
Monday, October 5, 202610/05/2026
In this October 4, 2026 episode, we speak with Nicole Harvey and Tracy Richter from the Town of Mount Pleasant about the upcoming 38th Children’s Day Festival happening at the Park West Recreation Complex. Find out what’s happening, where it’s happening, and how to attend right here on Lowcountry Forever.
