APK CHARITIES
A Chat with Helen and Bob
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 lead them to start APK Charities.
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The 2020 Wall of Honor Ceremony honoring the 65 Fallen Heroes from Connecticut

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APK Charities mission is to serve as a bridge connecting our society and our Armed Forces, opening our hearts and minds to serve those who protect us.

APK Charities mission is to serve as a bridge connecting our society and our Armed Forces, opening our hearts and minds to serve those who protect us.

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Bob and Helen hold up the sign for the section of Rte 79 named after their son, Capt. Andrew Pedersen-Keel

Shoreline Times: Ruck 2 Remember in Guilford Nov. 2 in honor of Madison Army Capt. Andrew Pedersen-Keel

October 31, 2019 Peggi

By Sarah Page Kyrcz Oct 29, 2019 Reprinted with permission GUILFORD — On your mark, get set,…

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Helen and Bob packing boxes with Jan Cameron.

Shoreline group provides deployed soldiers with the comforts of home

August 27, 2019 Peggi

By Sarah Page Kyrcz of the Shoreline Times | Reprinted with permission. MADISON — Soldiers deployed overseas…

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Mission to Honor Gold Star Families Comes to Connecticut Shoreline

July 18, 2019 Peggi

During visits to all 50 states, retired Navy veteran Keith Sherman met with the parents of Army…

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U.S. Navy 4 Star Admiral William H. McRaven speaks to Gold Star Families at the Brian R. Bill Memorial Golf Tournament

U.S. Navy 4 Star Admiral William H. McRaven speaks to Gold Star Families at the Brian R. Bill Memorial Golf Tournament

June 6, 2019 Peggi

U.S. Navy 4 Star Admiral William H. McRaven speaks to Gold Star Families at the Brian R….

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Helen Keiser-Pedersen, Gold Star Mother of CPT Andrew Pedersen-Keel speaks at Memorial Day Parade, Madison, CT

Helen Keiser-Pedersen, Gold Star Mother, speaks at Memorial Day Parade, Madison, CT

May 29, 2019 Peggi

Helen Keiser-Pedersen, Gold Star Mother of CPT Andrew Pedersen-Keel speaks at Memorial Day Parade, Madison, CT. Please…

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Celebrate Andrew Pedersen-Keel's birthday with free hero WODs at the CrossFit New Haven at District Athletic Club in New Haven, CT

Celebrate Andrew Pedersen-Keel’s birthday with free hero WODs at CrossFit New Haven

May 23, 2019 Peggi

June 8, 2019 would have been PK’s 35th birthday. We’re celebrating by having hero WODs at CrossFit…

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Bob and Helen attend Tuesday’s Children fundraiser at the Plandome Country Club

Bob and Helen attend Tuesday’s Children fundraiser at the Plandome Country Club

April 9, 2019 Peggi

Bob and Helen attended last week’s Tuesday’s Children fundraiser at the Plandome Country Club. This organization supports…

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Limited edition Nine Line Apparel T-shirts with the motto "Never Falter. Never Quit" are now available to order! Nine Line Apparel has generously donated 100% of the proceeds to APK Charities.

Limited Edition Nine Line T-Shirts “Never Falter. Never Quit” Now Available

February 25, 2019 Peggi

Limited edition Nine Line Apparel T-shirts with the motto “Never Falter. Never Quit” are now available to…

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APK Charities moneys are helping the police in Shirley, IN purchase a ballistic vest for Officer K9 Tiebo.

Together with APK Charities, your generosity helps keep K9s safe!

January 22, 2019 Peggi

Emily Grey of Spike’s K9 Fund was nice enough to write to us to tell us how…

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