Jerry Kerr – Segs 4 Vets

Segs 4 Vets – An incredible organization helping increase mobility for disabled veterans by giving them Segway scooters, ALLY chairs and more. We talk to Jerry Kerr, President and Co-Founder, of the non-profit about why his group does what it does and how. We also talk about the organization’s start in the aftermath of 9/11. Hear some inspiring stories about those that his group has helped and about the challenges the non-profit faces in raising funds to keep up with injuries sustained in Afghanistan, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. With each chair/scooter costing up to $16,000, the group tries to meet just a small percentage of the need each year. Listen here for the beautiful backstory of this organization’s founder pledging to not be an “oxygen bandit” and propelling himself to help others like him: