Young Adult Member Stories: Healing After 9/11
Through this series of outreach videos, WTC Health Program members, who were 21 years or younger on 9/11, share their stories of resilience, strength, and healing.
These firsthand stories of young adult survivors are being shared to help others who were there recognize that their health conditions today—from asthma and GERD to PTSD and cancer—could be connected to their 9/11 exposures.
Watch Nadia’s story (run time :60 seconds)
Nadia was a 20-year-old student at New York University at the time of 9/11. Due to exposure to dangerous hazards and debris, she was diagnosed with breast cancer several years later. Nadia shares her story of resilience as a member of the WTC Health Program.
Watch Béjan’s story (run time :30 seconds)
Béjan was a middle school student on September 11, 2001. On 9/11, and in the months that followed, he was exposed to dangerous hazards and debris and developed respiratory issues, anxiety, and PTSD. Bejan shares his experience receiving care for his 9/11-related conditions as a member of the WTC Health Program.
Help spread the word
If you or someone you know lived, worked, or studied in the NYC Disaster Area on or after 9/11, learn more about survivor eligibility and benefits in the World Trade Center Health Program.
If you’re interested in sharing your story, please contact wtchpcomms@cdc.gov.