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The Gill Brothers, 13, 10 and 8, Launch Frères Branchiaux, an Eco-Friendly Candle Brand Now in Macy’s

From left, brothers Collin, Austin and Ryan Gill run Freres Branchiaux. (Chanel Jaali Photography)

According to the Washington Post, brothers Collin, 13, Ryan, 10, and Austin Gill, 8, started their candle business Frères Branchiaux for two reasons: to afford the Nerf guns and video games they wanted and, more importantly, to help raise money to combat homelessness in the District.

“I want to give back to the community because they gave to us,” Ryan says.

The brothers donate 10 percent of their proceeds to homeless shelters in the area, a promise they’ve kept since launching Frères Branchiaux in 2017.

Demand has grown rapidly for their scented, soy-based candles, which can be purchased at several stores in D.C. and at select Macy’s across the country.

The Gill brothers are pretty busy with school and their business, so they would make the most of a D.C. dream day and explore some of their favorite places around the city, along with a few new ones.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/express/2019/01/24/gill-brothers-freres-branchiaux-would-spend-their-dc-dream-day-exploring-new-spots-with-plenty-ice-cream-involved/?utm_term=.0bd244c58443


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10 Comments

  1. nygurl nygurl February 4, 2019

    Great! We need more entrepreneurs.

  2. Chiquita Chiquita February 7, 2019

    I love it and I am a total fan of your candles! I purchased them as gifts for friends in celebration of my husband and they are everything. Buy them! CONGRATULATIONS Collin, Ryan and Austin! Keep going! Your future is so bright it burns our eyes. And parents, you R.O.C.K. and are an inspiration.

  3. Dedra Turner Dedra Turner July 16, 2019

    This is so impressive! It’s kids like these that can influence a nation! Not only did they use initiative and imagination to better their lives, they are using their hearts to better the world! I am all the way in Texas. Can you buy a candle from them online anywhere?

    • Dedra Turner Dedra Turner July 16, 2019

      Never mind. I looked it up on google. Ordering right now!!

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