Why Treehouse?

Tyler, the workerman, was always trying to build something. When he was diagnosed and knew he was leaving to go to St. Jude, in an attempt to get better, he was asked what he wanted when he returned home. His answer, "a big treehouse!" His Aunt Heather and Uncle David (his favorite project manager) bought some treehouse books for him to look at while he was in Carolinas Medical Center. He picked the one he wanted and through the loving support of friends and community the treehouse was built.

Tyler loved a challenge and finding a cure for the disease that took his life is a top priority for Tyler’s Treehouse, Inc. The main objective for the foundation is to help researchers at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital find a cure for brainstem glioma. This is a monumental task as doctors are just starting to get an understanding of this deadly disease.

Tyler, as has been mentioned, was a "workerman." There was no bigger smile on his face than when he had built something. Tyler’s Treehouse takes Ty’s spirit of building to the community in which he lived. A portion of funds raised via Tyler's Treehouse will, among other things, sponsor underprivileged children play soccer, basketball, and baseball at Park Sharon Athletic Association, help St. Patrick’s Faith Formation Program, provide funding for special needs with Beverly Woods Elementary School PTA, make available a scholarship program for Olde Georgetown Swim Team , and afford financial support to Sharon Baptist Weekday School.

Tyler's life was cut short, but his spirit will live on through your continuing charitable support.