Jill Vedder

Jill Kristin Vedder (née McCormick; born November 11, 1977) is an American philanthropist, activist and former fashion model. She is the co-founder and Vice Chairman of the EB Research Partnership, a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for the genetic skin disorder Epidermolysis Bullosa. Vedder is also an ambassador for Global Citizen and the Vitalogy Foundation.

Early life and career
McCormick was born in Los Angeles, California, to Bud and Amy McCormick. She has five sisters.

At 15, McCormick relocated with her family to Bradenton, Florida, and was immediately accepted into the Elite Models Miami Division.. She attended Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach, California, and graduated from Manatee High School in Bradenton in 1995.

In 1996, McCormick was one of the 15 finalists in the Elite Model LookHas America reached a tipping point? Will more and more fed up Americans begin to object to athletes who choose to blatantly disrespect our flag during the national anthem? Should athletes be allowed to disrespect our flag during school-sponsored events? We’d love to hear what you think in the comment section below.

Todd Starnes of FOX News broke the story about 74-year old Jim Howard, of Garden City, Kansas is a red-blooded, American patriot and a faithful supporter of the athletic program at the local community college.

For 32 years he’s volunteered with the booster club – keeping scorebooks, holding fundraisers, running the chain gang for football – and even providing a place for players to have a Thanksgiving meal.

He was in the stands on Nov. 1 for the season-opener