Number of Participants: 2
Hours Donated: 50
Value of Time Served: $845
Event Amount Raised: $2,500
Event Type: Disaster & Emergency Services
Sport: Team
Date: January 22, 2025
Location:
Cold Spring Harbor Jr. Sr. High School
Turkey Lane, Cold Spring Harbor
NY
About:
Cold Spring Harbor West Side School sixth grader Teddy Boskoff is making a difference by playing guitar and collecting donations for victims of the California wildfires. With his brother Spencer supporting him by creating and holding a sign advertising their goodwill, the students have already raised over $2,500 to help those displaced by the natural disasters on the West Coast.
Originally inspired by their parents, who drove into Manhattan to donate boxes of clothes, blankets and pillows for the victims, Teddy decided to take matters into his own hands by playing guitar for donations outside a New York City restaurant. With his brother Spencer’s support and creative sign, they raised over $400 in just two and a half hours. Feeling motivated, the students then selected two additional locations and played outside for pedestrians throughout the afternoon. Through the generosity of those passing by, as well as donations from friends and family and a fundraising match from their parents, they have already garnered more than $2,500.
The brothers sent the funds to the Los Angeles Fire Department and The Los Angeles Dream Center, a resource center for California residents seeking shelter and assistance.
Teddy and Spencer continued their kindness by playing the guitar locally at the Starbucks location in Huntington in hopes of raising additional funds.
Photo caption: West Side School sixth grader Teddy (left) and his brother, Spencer (right) perform in Manhattan to raise money for Los Angeles fire victims.
Photos courtesy of Cold Spring Harbor Central School District
