http://www.extrahandsforals.org/joalsfnews/ At Extra Hands for ALS we are proud of our record of innovation. The following are newspaper articles that have been written about our work. en-us 2008-08-05T16:10:47-06:00 http://www.extrahandsforals.org/joalsfnews/archives/000735.html By Sherry Tyree SPECIAL TO THE POST-DISPATCH Calling all Civil Religion readers: Self-described atheist Jack Orchard, St. Louis author of Extra Hands, has written an engrossing account of his battle against Lou Gehrig’s disease — formally amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. I’d... Jack Orchard Editor 2008-08-05T16:10:47-06:00 http://www.extrahandsforals.org/joalsfnews/archives/000733.html West High teens take chores for Extra Hands, an aid group for ALS sufferers, to heart By Shelly Leachman, Staff Writer Copyright 2008 The Daily Breeze For one afternoon every week, Shiori Nakaya and Hilary King team up to complete... Extra Hands for ALS Editor 2008-08-01T17:41:05-06:00 http://www.extrahandsforals.org/joalsfnews/archives/000720.html by Meredith Boggess Because of an increasing emphasis on community service as part of a well-rounded curriculum, many young adults find their philanthropic niche during their high school years. That was the case with Margot Danis, a recent graduate of... Extra Hands for ALS Editor 2008-06-16T13:02:44-06:00 http://www.extrahandsforals.org/joalsfnews/archives/000719.html by Meredith Boggess How do get your teenager to cut the grass or do the dishes? Make it meaningful. That’s the vision behind Extra Hands for ALS, which pairs young adults with families affected by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The... Extra Hands for ALS Editor 2008-06-16T12:49:25-06:00 http://www.extrahandsforals.org/joalsfnews/archives/000712.html Ben Sales Phi Delta Theta has partnered with Extra Hands for ALS to sponsor "Run For Your Life," a 5 kilometer race to benefit the fight against ALS, commonly called Lou Gehrig's Disease. The race is an annual event started... Event Coverage Editor 2008-04-29T14:08:16-06:00 http://www.extrahandsforals.org/joalsfnews/archives/000710.html BY VICTORIA SIEGEL, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT With warmer temperatures come lots of runs, walks, and strolls for various non-profit organizations. So how do you stand out from the crowd? You turn it into a costume party and give... Editor 2008-04-23T17:03:21-06:00 http://www.extrahandsforals.org/joalsfnews/archives/000706.html Event named after late husband of former teacher By Kate Miller Tuesday, April 8, 2008 2:18 PM CDT From left, Webster Groves High School seniors Steve Davis, Andrew Dent and Forrest Dougan stand in front of the planning board for... Event Coverage Editor 2008-04-09T12:12:47-06:00 http://www.extrahandsforals.org/joalsfnews/archives/000703.html by Mitzi MacDonald and Jill Barrett “You know, I used to think that a few of my old girlfriends were high maintenance. Boy, did I have that wrong,” said Jack Orchard. Orchard “speaks” by typing his words into a special... Jack Orchard Editor 2008-04-04T16:48:03-06:00 http://www.extrahandsforals.org/joalsfnews/archives/000692.html By Mike Bush Copyright 2008 KSDK Click here to see the KSDK cover story(KSDK) -- Last month, NewsChannel 5 brought you the story of Jack Orchard, a local man living with ALS and using the time he has left to... Event Coverage Editor 2008-03-14T20:03:30-06:00 http://www.extrahandsforals.org/joalsfnews/archives/000691.html By Mike Bush Copyright 2008 KSDK Click here to see the KSDK cover story The eyes are never silent. With just a glance, they can say a lot. Jack Orchard's eyes are also his voice. Using something called an Eyegaze... Jack Orchard Editor 2008-02-28T13:16:22-06:00 http://www.extrahandsforals.org/joalsfnews/archives/000679.html Copyright 2008 Idaho Health Joe Harris can’t move his body, so he runs a nonprofit agency called Extra Hands for ALS with nothing but his two eyes and his agile brain. Computer software he directs with eye movements helps... Extra Hands for ALS Editor 2008-01-25T14:59:14-06:00 http://www.extrahandsforals.org/joalsfnews/archives/000678.html Copyright 2008 Idaho Statesman The Valley chapter assists sufferers and their families and works to bring attention to the disease. Jeannine Marinier began volunteering with Extra Hands in June as an adult mentor to high school and college students. "I... Extra Hands for ALS Editor 2008-01-25T14:53:07-06:00 http://www.extrahandsforals.org/joalsfnews/archives/000672.html The Rep's "Tuesdays With Morrie" and book "Extra Hands" raise awareness of disease by Don Corrigan "A tree's leaves are most colorful just before they die," declares Morrie Schwartz in the play now being performed at the Repertory Theatre in... Jack Orchard Editor 2008-01-12T14:11:29-06:00 http://www.extrahandsforals.org/joalsfnews/archives/000669.html by Jonathan Frank Copyright 2007 Ladue News "When good men die their goodness does not perish, but lives though they are gone." Jack Orchard is fond of citing ancient Greek mythology, and it would not surprise me to learn that... Jack Orchard Editor 2008-01-05T12:41:52-06:00 http://www.extrahandsforals.org/joalsfnews/archives/000666.html FOCUS ON ALS BY VICTORIA SIEGEL, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT A very small percentage of individuals get amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, but it affects everyone around them. "When we found out seven years... Extra Hands for ALS Editor 2007-12-27T11:49:30-06:00