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The Independent Charities Seal of Excellence is awarded to members of Independent Charities of America that have, upon rigorous
independent review, been able to certify, document, and demonstrate on an annual basis that they meet the highest standards of
public accountability, program effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness. The standards include those required by the U.S. Government
for inclusion in the Combined Federal Campaign, probably the most exclusive fund drive in the world.
Of the 1,000,000 charities operating in the United States today, it is estimated that fewer than 50,000, or 5%, meet or exceed the standards, and of those,
fewer than 2,000 have been awarded this seal.
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 MONSTER TO SUPPORT SEGS4VETS YEAR-ROUND, BEGINNING WITH CHARITABLE DONATION DURING JOHN LEGEND CONCERT AT CES 2010.
“Head Monster” Noel Lee to Present Charitable Donation at CES; Ongoing Program to Include Web Site Support, Educational Initiative and More..
Las Vegas, NV, January 6, 2010 – Monster, a leading manufacturer of advanced consumer electronics accessories, today announced a year-round support and education program for Segs4Vets, an all-volunteer charity that benefits disabled U.S. veterans through the donation of Segways.
Monster’s support program for Segs4Vets in 2010 will kick off at CES with a special charitable presentation by Head Monster Noel Lee during the Monster Retailer Awards and Concert, featuring six-time Grammy Award-winner John Legend, which will take place on Friday, January 8, 2010 at the Paris Hotel during CES 2010.
Monster Press Release
Make Your Donation Today!
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SegVator® LLC Donates $105,000
 Jeré Fabick and David Strassman, principals of SegVator® LLC, presented DRAFT and the Segs4Vets program with a check totaling more than $105,000.00. To read more about SegVator click on the logo above.
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Monster Cable Honors Segs4Vets
Monster Cable has long been a supporter of charitable organizations in its communities and abroad. In January, 2009, Monster presented Segs4Vets more than $25,000 at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Click here for pictures and a video of the event...
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Segs4Vets Program receives Secretary of the Army's Public Service Award
The Secretary of the Army's Public Service Award was presented to DRAFT's founders for distinguished public service in providing outstanding support to our nation's Veterans through the Segs4Vets Program. Segs4Vets has awarded more than 250 Segways to Veterans who were severely injured while serving our nation in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.
The awards were presented by the Department of the Army Under Secretary, the honorable Nelson Ford, on December 9, 2008, during the Segs4Vets presentation ceremonies at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Virginia.
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In Memory of Pamela Brewer Kerr
1954 ~ 2009
Our entire DRAFT and Segs4Vets community mourn
the passing of Pam Kerr, devoted wife of Jerry Kerr.
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In memory of Pam
1954 ~ 2009
God Bless Pam, her family, and friends.
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Pamela Brewer Kerr
May 13, 1954 - February 27, 2009
 More than six years after being diagnosed with stage IV metastatic breast cancer, Pam ended her valiant struggle against the disease surrounded by her family at her home in Frontenac, MO. Pam, 54 years old, is survived by her husband Jerry, sons Trey and Grant, mother Betty Ford and Stepfather Dale of New Braunfels, TX, sister Beth Nicholas (Scott) of Allen, TX, brother Thomas Brewer (Tanya) of Belleville, IL, and sister Yolanda Brewer of Brownsville, TX.
Pam graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing from St. Louis University. Pam was the Coordinator for the Surgical Technology Department at San Jacinto University in Pasadena, TX prior to moving to St. Louis. In 1983 she became the Education/In-service Coordinator for Surgical Services at St. Louis Children's Hospital when they started their new surgical facility for pediatrics. In 1990 Pam became the Clinical Director for Ambulatory Surgery/Post Anesthesia Care Unit at Jewish Hospital and later became the acting Director of Risk Management for Jewish Hospital while the Director was on military assignment in the Persian Gulf. Pam concluded her healthcare career in the Risk Management Department of Jewish Hospital and later BJC.
In 2001 Pam became a Broker Salesperson for Coldwell Banker in their Ladue office. Her love for the real estate business, her clients and coworkers resulted in her becoming one of Coldwell Banker Gundaker's top producers and winner of the 2007 Five Star Real Estate Agent Best in Client Satisfaction award. She continued to practice until late in 2008.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers tax-deductible donations be made to the Segs4Vets program which provides Segways to men and women of the United States military who have been permanently disabled while serving our nation in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
Those wishing to support the Segs4Vets program can make a donation by visiting the website www.Segs4Vets.org or by mailing your donation to:
Segs4Vets, 500 Fox Ridge Road, St. Louis, MO 63131
314-965-4938
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Disability Rights Advocates for Technology, DRAFT, represents people with disabilities who refuse to be defined by their disability and whose passionate enthusiasm for participating in life's activities is supported by Universal Design and new and emerging technologies.
We provide advocacy and education services as an advocate for the adoption of Universally Designed Technology Solutions. We believe they are the only sustainable approach for continued improvement in quality of life issues affecting people with disabilities and senior citizens.
The opportunities these solutions offer for extending the independent life of the baby boomer generation and people with disabilities will provide extraordinary benefits to our society as a whole.
The issues focused on by DRAFT affect every citizen of the United States regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or income level.
DRAFT has no employees and does not engage outside firms to solicit donations. All overhead costs associated with our operation are paid by members of our Advisory Board and Board of Directors, allowing 100% of donations to benefit specific programs such as Segs4Vets.
Neither DRAFT nor its officers or the Segs4Vets program receive any financial support from the Segway® Inc. Corporation.
Disability Rights Advocates For Technology is a Public Charity 170 (b) (1) (A) (vi), and is exempt from Federal income tax under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations, bequests, devises, transfers or gifts to DRAFT are tax deductible under section 2055, 2106, or 2522 of the Code.
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