Hi Everyone. As you know, I am celebrating my bar mitzvah this year. So is Akim Jerusalem's "Miles for Smiles" trek so I decided to join them. Founded 13 years ago by my cousin David Schottenfels, "Miles for Smiles" raises money for a great cause -- to help intellectually challenged residents of Jerusalem of all ages, races and levels of functioning.
As Akim Jerusalem explains on its web site:
"At present, AKIM-Jerusalem cares for nearly 170 people aged 20-80 with different levels of At present, AKIM-Jerusalem cares for nearly 170 people aged 20-80 with different levels of intellectual disabilities through its 3 hostels, 17 group homes and apartments. In addition, AKIM-Jerusalem’s Family Support Center provides services to around 200 families of persons with disabilities who still live at home. These services include: an Extended School-day program, a Home Care program, Supported Environment project and a Training apartment program."
My mom will be joining me on the three-day trek through the southern Judean desert, March 10-12, which starts in Arad and ends above the Dead Sea. The journey is almost 80 kilometers, so my mom and I are already training. It would be great to know that you are behind us all the way!
This year I will also be volunteering with AKIM-Modiin.
Every donation is appreciated. Thank you so much for helping me reach my goal of raising $3000. All donations are tax deductible in Israel, the US. Please email me or my mom if you have any questions at akivast@gmail.com and tamar.sternthal@gmail.com
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Akim-Jerusalem, a voluntary, a-political, non-profit association, administered by parents and other representatives of the general public, that provides services to persons with intellectual disabilities of all ages and levels of and more...