Krystal Duke’s sister is bi-polar, and this high school teen wanted to get the word out about this mental illness and to let her sister know that she wasn’t alone.

She raised $5000 by forming “Team Chey” (her sis’s name is Chelsea) and over 50 people walked to raise cash to support programs helping others with this disorder.

To read the whole story, check out the The Daily Item, Sunbury, PA news article.

Krystal says it is important to watch what we say. When a person says stuff like “she’s so retarded or you’re so bipolar”, they’re throwing around words that can really hurt someone who has a loved one suffering.

Krystal’s faith was important. She has a tender heart for her sister. Rather than getting frustrated with her sister’s mental illness, she is working hard to let her know that she’s not alone.

How does Krystal’s story affect you? What does it teach each of us?

What can one teen do?  You can change the world by loving others, even if they are struggling with something you don’t understand.