When Sarah LaFave founded Lori’s Hands in 2009 at the University of Delaware, it was in memory of her mom, Lori, who passed away in 2003 after a long battle with breast cancer. Sarah wanted to find a way to help chronically ill members of her community by completing basic tasks for them, such as doing light cleaning or running errands. Since 2009, Lori’s Hands has grown into a national nonprofit organization with chapters at schools across the United States. Sarah’s work has helped hundreds of clients in Delaware and elsewhere, and her awesome organization has blossomed over the past five years.
Clients of Lori’s Hands can be any age, from children to senior citizens. Volunteers have the opportunity to learn about community heath service though developing relationships with clients as well as classroom instruction.
If you are interested in starting a chapter of Lori’s Hands at your university, it’s easy to do so! The volunteers at Lori’s Hands are always looking for caring and passionate members to join and make life a little bit easier for chronically ill patients across America. Check out their website for more information!
To learn a little bit more about this cool organization, watch their short documentary, which details the nonprofit’s history and mission.