Patch Whiz Kid of the Week

Name: Lexie Sittsamer

Age: 17

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Accomplishment: Lexie is a member of the BBYO (B'nai B'rith Youth Organization) International J-Serve committee, which helps organize days of volunteer service for Jewish teens in the U.S. and other countries.

Key to awesomeness: Lexie loves to volunteer, and she has been dedicated to J-Serve ever since she first participated in 9th grade. She also gives of her time to Friendship Circle, a West Bloomfield organization that pairs teens with kids who have disabilities; with JARC, a non-profit that serves children and adults with developmental disabilities; and the Jewish Community Center, among other organizations. "I just like helping others," Lexie said. "It's a fun thing to do."