Always Ask for Help tells the inspirational true story of Arnie Stewart in his own words. His story highlights the real life effects of never learning to read and write. Follow the story from Arnie's humble beginnings as an extremely impoverished child growing up with 11 siblings in the small mining town of Cobalt, Ontario Canada to his journey through fatherhood and eventually his work with teacher and friend, Janet Lee. Always Ask for Help is a powerful testament to the enduring legacy of Arnie Stewart, a humble man who inspired thousands of individuals through his story of education, literacy, and never giving up hope. Arnie's Story. The Arnie card was distributed to over 28,000 children and adults. This card was a way for students to ask for help. Initially meant for academics this card helped children ask for help with living situations, hunger, and hopelessness. Its powerful message is a reminder to never give up and always ask for help. "When there is help there is hope." - Arnie Stewart