After Plan To Earn Toy Money Turns into Huge Success, Brothers Donate Hundreds to the Homeless By Steven Bowman
Published August 3, 2019 at 9:18am
The Gill brothers hail from Indian Head, Maryland, and are inspiring young and old alike with their example of creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.
It all began in October 2017 when Collin (13), Ryan (11) and Austin (8) approached their parents about getting a raise in allowance so that they could purchase more toys and video games.
The brothers had maxed out their toy allowance, so their parents told them to “get a job or start a business” if they wanted to raise more money.
They decided to start a business, and at their mother Celena’s suggestion, they decided to start a candle company. According to Inside Edition, the boys all speak varying levels of French, so they decided to name their fledgling enterprise “Frères Branchiaux,” which means “Gill Brothers” in French.
“Mama Gill attended a candle-making workshop and then taught the brothers,” the brothers’ website says.
The candle company quickly became a smashing success, but the boys’ hearts demonstrated that they knew that there was more to this than just toy money.
“The community helps us, so we have to help back,” Ryan told The Washington Post. “Giving back helps you and the people you’re giving back to.”
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