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Their song "We Saw The Rainbow" has been accepted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan, and is being played across the airwaves and featured in events such as the Sloan Museum Summer Auto Fair in Flint and Boomers Roadhouse in Waterford.

Lyrics to the popular song were written by husband Perry Rouse and wife Amy Guirey, who own The Village Pub in Ortonville. It was recorded and produced by Phil Vigelius, of North Bay Studio in Clarkston and Mark Connell of Elba Township, who also plays bass guitar. Oakland County resident Phil Turkington is on the keyboards and Pat Murphy of Commerce Township plays drums. Rouse is the major vocalist, backed up by a special grouping from the Holly High School choir, and August Guirey, 10, of White Lake.

The song's success has almost a Cinderella beginning for the musicians, some of who have been collaborating and playing together in bands for two decades. The song was almost unknown until Mike Gaylord, of the Everything Classic Radio Show -- aired on radios stations in Lapeer, Flint, Port Huron and Marine City -- happened to walk into the Village Pub in late April.

"It was almost like fate," Gaylord said. "I walked in the door of the pub and Perry said, 'Listen to this song.' I listened, and I couldn't believe how perfect it was. It's all about kids and it's a very moving song. I got it into the hands of the Make-A-Wish Foundation."

The organization agreed and accepted it.

"We listened to it and it had some special lyrics," said Make-A-Wish manager of community development Kedrin Gall. "They've been playing it around the area, and a lot of people seem to like it. They've had a very positive response."

Proceeds from the song's sale will benefit the organization who helps children with life threatening illnesses realize a dream. Rouse planned to perform "We Saw The Rainbow" Saturday and today (June 29) at the 36th Annual Sloan Auto Fair in Flint. The song will also be featured Sept. 7 at Boomers Roadhouse in Waterford. The group is planning other events.

"I love being a part of this," said Connell a sales engineer and Elba Township trustee. "It awesome, and a dream come true for us, as well as the children we're helping."

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan grants thousands of special wishes for children, 30 months old to 18 years old, who suffer from life threatening illnesses.

"Some kids know what they want and choose right off the bat," said public relations manager Merideth Allard. "Most of them chose a trip to Disney. Others have unique requests. We had two girls become princesses for the whole day. One had a parade and the other one had a special show at a theater. We even had a kid request to meet a family member in another country."

Children are usually referred to Make-A-Wish by a family member or a health care provider. Phone (800)622-9474 for information.

For questions about "We Saw The Rainbow," call Gaylord at (810) 730-4900.

Susan Younger may be reached at (810) 664-0811, Ext. 8122 or susan.younger@lapeergroup.com.