Girls my age in my Jewish Congregation, Kol Halev, choose "tzedakah projects" [service projects] as part of our preparation for Bat Mitzvah. This requirement helps us understand the idea that the mitzvot [commandments] which we are obligated to involve not only our religious practice and prayer, but also social action.
I have participated in the PKD Walk for 3 years now and I usually run the walk instead of walking the walk. Last year I was the first one accross the finish line. This year my dad helped me start my own Team and I also will be helping with setting up the walk and volunteering to assist the younger children in a jumping castle we will have.
I hope you can come to walk on my team (I'll walk this year, leading my team), or just send your good wishes with a donation to help me meet my team goal of $800. You can also choose to help me meet my personal goal of $300 if you wish.