The Hero Behind APK Charities
Helen Pedersen-Keiser and Bob Keiser talk about the death of their son, Special Forces Captain Andrew Pedersen-Keel and how his death in Afghanistan led them to start APK Charities.
Helen and Bob pay tribute to PK on NBC 30
An interview with Helen and Bob
Throughout the ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, the US Military’s contingent of Special Forces has played a significant and critical role, often under the most dangerous of circumstances. Over the years, Special Forces soldiers and their families have made enormous sacrifices for their country and Connecticut’s military families have not been spared this sacrifice. On March 11, 2013, Connecticut native Capt. Andrew Pedersen-Keel was killed in action in Eastern Afghanistan while serving as the commander of his special forces detachment. He was 28 years old.
Will introduces information about TBI and PTSD.
Will discusses his experience with TBI.
Will discusses his experience with PTSD.
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Honoring Sacrifice: APK Charities and Gold Star Mom Helen Pedersen-Keiser at the American Legion, Madison, CT – Memorial Day 2026
This Memorial Day, the American Legion in Madison, Connecticut, welcomed a powerful voice to its annual remembrance ceremony: Helen Pedersen-Keiser, a Gold Star mother and founder of APK Charities. Helen’s…
Mike & Pat Parry - Parents of Navy SEAL Brian Bill
Rick & Cyndi Dreyfus
Eastern Painting Enterprises
The Hally Family
The Galla Family
Pedersen North
Michael Brauer
The Keiser Family
The Dowd Family
Daniel & Judith Miglio
The Egan Family
The Piccione Family
Cedros Bananas - Mascari Bros
Classic Roofing
The Burford Family
The Bechtold Family
The Coffey & Buccieri Families
The Wolleben Family
Nutmeg State Blue Star Mothers CT5
Matthew DeVivo
Jo Montgomery Copywriting
The Niedziela Family
Lara Lanieri
The Crowley Family
Michael Mancino
The First Church of Christ Congregational
The McNutt Family
Jason Paine
Fazio Shoe Repair & Retail
William Fusco
