One child’s love remembered by embracing families and youth in need.

Tony’s Treehouse is a grassroots non-profit organization based in Laguna Beach, California. It was founded in memory of a beloved little 9-year-old boy named Tony. The legacy he left his family and friends is one of giving, loving, and living life to its fullest extent.

On December 23rd, 1999, while on a family outing, enjoying an hour-long trail ride with his family in Palm Springs, Tony’s horse was startled and unexpectedly bolted. The small 55-pound boy would have been thrown from the horse, but his foot became ensnared in the stirrup. The horse raced uncontrollably, and tragically, Tony’s little body could not withstand the severe injuries sustained; he succumbed to his wounds hours later at the hospital. This fatal incident occurred the day before his older brother Danny’s 10th birthday, on Christmas Eve.

Tony’s Treehouse was born from this heartbreaking loss. Growing up just a year apart, the brothers embraced opportunities to support the less fortunate in their community. With genuine compassion, they dug deep into their pockets for money to help those who were ‘down and out’. In their neighborhood, a homeless lady named Annie was often seen sitting on the corner with her shopping cart and cherished cat. Becky and the boys would bring her warm grilled cheese sandwiches, empathetic to the struggles she faced. Annie, who had just a few teeth due to her cancer treatment, symbolized resilience, and vulnerability. One day, with a heart full of kindness, Tony asked his mom if they could invite Annie to sleep on their couch, hoping to offer her a bit of comfort in her difficult life. That’s just one story. Their family trips to Mexico are filled with cherished memories of buying gum and candy from children on the street, while generously giving them money to help feed their families. Mom and boys shared a profound concern and caring compassion for children in need, and volunteered in community events as often as they could.

In heartfelt celebration of Danny and Tony’s charity and generosity, we have discovered a meaningful way to reach out to families and children who find themselves in need. Our caring community, alongside family, friends, and local small businesses, comes together to volunteer in various activities that make a difference. Each year, our kind supporters generously contribute funds for the Boys & Girls Summer Camp Scholarship in Laguna Beach, Lake Forest, and Mission Viejo, allowing low-income families the opportunity to send their children to camp and enjoy all the wonderful activities that Southern California offers. These kids, who might otherwise miss out, deserve this experience, as costs can be daunting. We also provide Care Kits for the homeless and distribute food and clothing to the working poor of Orange County. In the early days of our efforts, we made dozens of trips to the ‘Casa Hogar De Los Ninos’ orphanage in Tijuana, Mexico, delivering essential items such as shoes, clothes, blankets, and food. During the Christmas season, Tony’s Treehouse volunteers generously provided hundreds of gifts for the 60+ children at the orphanage, along with thoughtful presents for all the adult caregivers, spreading joy and warmth during the holidays.

The Treehouse is a living memorial of Tony in which each of its members is sharing their time and energy to make this world a better place, one life at a time.

2025 marks our 25th anniversary, here’s some photos of our family throughout the years.

Danny is 36 years old now, Tony would have been 35.