Student’s new venture sparked by aunt’s candle business and promise to father

Max with Racheal (second from right) as well as aunts Livia (left) and Victoria Sivatian with the variety of candles he helps to sell.

THE death of a family member at times does not just bring grief but also financial difficulties to the surviving family members.

In the case of Max Damian George, 14, the passing of his father in June last year only made him more determined to help his family earn an income.