LAWRENCE, Kan. — Brothers Harrison and Bennett Leiszler from Lawrence, Kansas, have been paying it forward every Christmas season to help families. Since 2016, they have traveled to different street corners and played their violins to raise money.
All the donations are used to purchase gifts for Toys for Tots. Throughout the years, they have raised over $10,000.
“It’s pretty fun. It’s a good feeling,” said Harrison. “Just to help families that are in need. Parents want their kids to have a good Christmas, and kids want to have a great Christmas, and so um, we just wanna help everybody out.”
The idea came from their dad several years ago. It was a way to combine their love for music and charity. Harrison started playing the violin when he was five, after being influenced by his dad and grandmother. His younger brother, Bennett, also plays and accompanies him during performances, …