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At Extra Hands for ALS, we believe as strongly about education as we do about service. Every semester, all Extra Hands volunteers are required to participate in an initiative designed to raise awareness of ALS in their respective communities or among their peers. Sometimes, the initiative will be working at one of our events, but in most cases the student volunteers prefer to design and implement their own ideas.

If you are an Extra Hands volunteer looking for an idea for your public awareness initiative this semester, here is a sampling of opportunities. Let us help you with your project!]]> en-us 2007-11-07T12:28:39-06:00 http://www.extrahandsforals.org/xhpa/archives/000652.html By contributing to the efforts of Extra Hands for ALS you are joining a nationwide team committed to developing tomorrow’s community leaders through the fight against ALS. As you fundraise through the Athletic Challenge, that goal will inspire you and... Editor 2007-11-07T12:28:39-06:00 http://www.extrahandsforals.org/xhpa/archives/000651.html Organizing a fundraising event is one way to support Extra Hands and raise awareness and funding for patient service and ALS research. To get you started on your way, we have compiled a list of fundraising ideas that have been... Editor 2007-11-07T12:24:25-06:00 http://www.extrahandsforals.org/xhpa/archives/000549.html Extra Hands is proud to announce a new partnership with our friends at the ALS Therapy Development Foundation, Calloway Golf, Golf Digest, and New Balance. The Driving4Life Challenge is a one-day, one-hole, closest-to-the-pin contest. This simple program allows you to... Speeches Editor 2006-11-16T16:21:34-06:00 http://www.extrahandsforals.org/xhpa/archives/000551.html by Kristen Williamson Trivia Night is an easy, fun, inexpensive, and informative way to spread public awareness about ALS. The basic structure of a Trivia Night is similar to game shows such as ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire', except... Trivia Night Editor 2006-11-05T14:14:36-06:00 http://www.extrahandsforals.org/xhpa/archives/000550.html Youth Foundation's basic objective is the awarding of Hadden Scholarships to exceptionally worthy, financially needy, secondary school seniors for their undergraduate college education. The Scholarship Committee selects the recipients after carefully evaluating character, scholastic records, financial need, extra-curricular activities and... Achievement Editor 2006-10-26T16:31:05-06:00 http://www.extrahandsforals.org/xhpa/archives/000520.html The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honor young people in middle level and high school grades for outstanding volunteer service to their communities. Created in 1995 by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP),... Achievement Editor 2006-08-02T16:17:30-06:00 http://www.extrahandsforals.org/xhpa/archives/000513.html The Congressional Award is the U.S. Congress' award for young Americans. It is non-partisan, voluntary, and non-competitive. The program is open to all 14- to 23-year-olds. Participants earn Bronze, Silver and Gold Congressional Award Certificates and Bronze, Silver and Gold... Achievement Editor 2006-06-23T11:45:22-06:00 http://www.extrahandsforals.org/xhpa/archives/000500.html Extra Hands students joined people with ALS and their caregivers on April 4 to participate in ALS Advocacy Day at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. This was the first time students had the opportunity to advocate for people... Advocacy Editor 2006-04-20T12:51:55-06:00 http://www.extrahandsforals.org/xhpa/archives/000400.html by Ruhan Nagra, Co-President, Extra Hands Club, John Burroughs School There are bake sales, and then there are BAKE SALES. At my high school we think that if we are going to hold a public awareness initiative to support Extra... Bake Sales Editor 2005-03-19T15:38:07-06:00 http://www.extrahandsforals.org/xhpa/archives/000315.html by Mark Ebert, Phi Delta Theta of Saint Louis University In order to successfully hold a charity golf tournament, it is important to understand and address the major steps in the process. The major areas of importance can be summed... Golf Tournaments Editor 2004-09-27T16:29:50-06:00 http://www.extrahandsforals.org/xhpa/archives/000291.html by Val Waterman, Extra Hands Program Manager - Los Angeles/Orange County The First Annual California Shake and Bake Sale consisted of a garage sale and bake sale. The original idea also included a dog and car wash but our planning... Garage Sales Editor 2004-09-08T11:31:43-06:00