COLUMBIA — When Larry Stephens was 18 months old, his mother, Jan Stephens, received a call from a St. Louis doctor informing her that her son would never be able to walk. After a series of tests, he had been diagnosed as intellectually disabled and autistic.
Behind rise in volunteer hours are people inspired to help
Thursday, February 3, 2011 | 3:04 p.m. CST;
updated 11:10 a.m. CST, Friday, February 4, 2011
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