SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. -- Justin Bruck and Lauren Dench are fiddling their fingers for a very special cause. Along with a group of friends, they're trying to raise enough money to grant someone a wish.
“It was Justin's idea and I said I would do it,” said Lauren Dench, Violinist.
"I thought it would be really fun to make money for Make-A-Wish,” said Justin Bruck, Violinist.
Raising money means a good marketing tactic. The plan of attack for these kids is to have people pony up before hitting the races.
There are countless ways for kids to raise money over the summer, but like any business, it's all about location. So what better place to set up shop than at the track? Our Dave Detling caught up with group of kids who are trying to enough money to grant a special wish.
Fundraising is the kids are learning as they go. While people are dropping the dough, he's taking it slow.
"The first year I raised $34.00 and last year I raised around $100 so I'm trying to move it up each year,” said Bruck.
The average cost of granting a wish is $5,000 and Justin and Lauren and their group of friends are hoping their music will raise all that money and more.
"Every donation makes a difference and I certainly hope on the way out to make an even bigger donation,” said Pat Kirby, made donation.
“Justin's, I guess, his goal is to make a wish come true,” said Christine Bruck, Justin's mother.
With an encore of songs and some very deep wallets, he's sure to make bank.