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Thank you, New York and the Goldstar Family of CW2 Duane Cantrell

By Peggi | June 4, 2021
Thank you, NYPD and Goldstar family of Duane Cantrell

From APK Charities, thank you so much to the NYPD and the NYPD Harbor Police. You guys are awesome! Thank you so much for supporting APK Charities and Goldstar families.…

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APK Charities Ruck March: “It helped us have purpose again”

By Peggi | June 2, 2021
APK Charities General Fund in Memory of Captain Andrew M Pedersen-Keel, Special Forces

380-mile trek traces life of state native, Andrew Pedersen-Keel, killed in Afghanistan A group of about a dozen people began a 380-mile journey Tuesday, and not by car, train, bus…

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Shoreline group provides deployed soldiers with the comforts of home

By Peggi | August 27, 2019
Helen and Bob packing boxes with Jan Cameron.

By Sarah Page Kyrcz of the Shoreline Times | Reprinted with permission. MADISON — Soldiers deployed overseas often hanker for the creature comforts of home, such as coffee, tea, beef…

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Mission to Honor Gold Star Families Comes to Connecticut Shoreline

By Peggi | July 18, 2019

During visits to all 50 states, retired Navy veteran Keith Sherman met with the parents of Army Captain Andrew Pedersen-Keel in Madison By Justin Schecker, Reporter, NBC Connecticut Published Jun…

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

By Peggi | April 9, 2019
Bob and Helen attend Tuesday’s Children fundraiser at the Plandome Country Club

Bob and Helen attended last week’s Tuesday’s Children fundraiser at the Plandome Country Club. This organization supports 9/11 families and first responders, assists Military Families of the Fallen, and is…

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We mourn the passing of the men of ODA 3126

By Peggi | December 10, 2018
Helen and I and APK Charities pledge to be a source of support for their families of team ODA 3126

Our hearts are broken. The brave men of ODA 3126 are America’s finest citizens and soldiers. Andrew was a proud member of this team until 11 March 2013. The men…

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Helping Homeless Vets Can Help APK Charities Reach our Goals

By Peggi | October 14, 2017
Helping Southern Comfort Care, Inc. Can Help APK Charities Reach our Goals when Southern CC dedicates their renovated home to Andrew Pedersen-Keel

Tony U. Brown is missing his right thumb. It was smashed by a pallet at Camp Dahlke in Afghanistan while he was running as an incoming alarm sounded. He thought…

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A Great Big Thank You from Bob and Helen, plus… Race Results!!!

By Peggi | November 8, 2016
Helen and Bob of APK Charities in Memory of Capt. Andrew Pedersen-Keel

To our APK 5K, 5K Ruck March and Kids Fun Runparticipants, volunteers and Guilford residents, The APK Charities Board of Directors wishes to say a heartfelt thank you for your…

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Zip06: Helen Pedersen Keiser: Keeping the Spirit of Her Hero Son Alive

By Peggi | November 4, 2016

If ever there was an article to read about Andrew Pedersen-Keel, this one is it… from Zip06, Helen Pedersen Keiser: Keeping the Spirit of Her Hero Son Alive. So very…

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Run the APK 5K for a Good Cause… and for the T-shirt and the After-Party!

By Peggi | October 24, 2016
Run or march in the APK 5K for a really good cause but get something else in return… one of the best T-shirts! And great food at the after-party!

We all know that running or marching in the APK 5K is for a really good cause. And we hope that it warms the cockles of your heart to help…

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We seek to raise awareness and support for our active, retired, wounded and fallen warriors and their families and to provide financial aid and material assistance to charitable organizations and causes.

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