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Watch a Video
The fight against ALS can only be won when all the people it affects are united in an active and outspoken community. The following are a set of videos we produced about the Extra Hands program, as well as a few news stories about Extra Hands and our founder, Jack Orchard.
  • For Students: Meet our founder, Jack Orchard, and hear what Extra Hands student volunteers have to say about their experiences.

  • For ALS Families: The Schoemehls and the Kellers talk about what it is like having help from Extra Hands for ALS.

  • For Adult Volunteer Mentors: Various Mentors talk about their role in Extra Hands for ALS, and you'll hear about the experiences of some ALS families and student volunteers.

  • A Meaningful Life: Our founder, Jack Orchard, was profiled on the NBC affiliate in St. Louis shortly after the publication of his book, Extra Hands - Grasping for a Meaningful Life. Check out this story!

  • Jack Orchard Day: Extra Hands has inspired many people to get involved in community service, but you won't believe how inspiring the volunteers can be too. Check out this terrific story about 14-year old Andrea Hermann.

  • Training Videos For New Volunteers


Experts Say...
At Extra Hands for ALS, we believe that you shouldn't have to figure everything out yourself, so we provide a library where you can read what the experts say about an issue, and then add your own comments or questions. The collective wisdom of the ALS community can free all of its members from pressing fears about how to handle the constant changes inherent to the disease.



What Participants Are Saying
Are you curious about what it's like to participate in the Extra Hands program? Here we profile the Extra Hands Volunteer of the Month as well as what their ALS families have to say about them. Join them! You might be the next Volunteer of the Month!



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