ETC Presents Check to Behind the Scenes during USITTAt the recent USITT Conference & Stage Expo, ETC CEO Fred Foster presented a check for nearly $26,000 to Behind the Scenes, which reflected ongoing proceeds from sales of ETC's iRFR and aRFR (Radio Focus Remote) application for iPhone, iPod Touch, and Android. The donation made at USITT brings ETC's total Behind the Scenes contributions to date to almost $77,000. This app was developed by ETC software engineer, Chris Mizerak as a cool tool that ETC thought some might find interesting. When Luke Delwiche in ETC's London office suggested ETC give the profits to Behind the Scenes and its UK counterpart Light Relief, Foster readily agreed. Since then the sales of the app have exceeded expectations and both charities have benefited greatly. Foster says, "It is a great pleasure to support Behind the Scenes with the profits we realize from our iRFR handheld remote app for Apple devices and now the new aRFR app for Android devices. Over the years, ETC customers who have downloaded these have helped us support both the Behind the Scenes and Light Relief charities by their purchases of these truly useful apps." ETC's donation was gratefully accepted by Rick Rudolph, the chair of the Behind the Scenes committee, who commented, "When Fred told me about the check for Behind the Scenes, I was happy. When he told me the amount, I'm surprised he didn't have to pick me up from the floor! ETC is just amazing. Their continued generosity gives both charities greater opportunities to help our colleagues when they are seriously ill or injured." The ESTA Foundation's Behind the Scenes program directly benefits entertainment technology professionals who are seriously ill or injured, from stagehands and designers to employees of manufacturers, dealers, and production companies. Grants are tailored to each individual's needs and may be used for medical care and for basic living expenses. Individuals or companies can support Behind the Scenes by making donations online at the URL below. 
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