Among the trick or treaters that will be asking for your candy on Halloween, there will be some older "kids" asking for your money.
No, it's not a trick, it's money that will give a real "treat" to children around the world.
Mason Gersh may be a little too old for trick-or-treating this year but that's not stopping him from hitting the streets this Halloween.
"I’m trick or treating for UNICEF this year," said Gersh.
But this 14-year-old doesn't want your candy, he wants your loose change.
"Every penny helps so if you just want to give a few quarters or a dollar, that would be great," said Gersh.
Trick-or-treat for UNICEF is a long standing tradition dating back to 1950.
“All the money we collect will go towards children in Uruguay will go towards education, job skills and family planning," said Gersh.
He’s helping change the lives of children one piece of change at a time.
Mason is collecting with other members of Manual High School’s Key Club but all across the country, 2 million other teens will be trick or treating for UNICEF.
“They always look a little shocked, but once I explain everything, they realize that they do want to donate and it all goes towards a good cause,” said Gersh.
So when you get a knock on the door from a teen this Halloween, keep the candy for yourself and empty your pockets for change.
The 1st UNICEF drive nearly 60 years ago was a way to inspire children to help other children not just rake in candy.
That year the group collected nearly $100,000 dollars and this year their goal is to raise $4 million!
