I will always remember Giacomo as the sweetest and most sincere student I’ve encounter at Blaine. Giacomo always had a smile on his face and always was polite and respectful to everyone. He always took time to say hello and always with a smile. He had a very gentle and bright soul. I will miss your sweet face in the halls Giacomo
xo. – Ms. Elaine
First Day of School
Matt and I remember seeing Jeff walking Giacomo to school on his first day of Kindergarten, and how excited he was. Mason remembers playing in the snow with Giacomo in your backyard on a snow day when schools were closed. We all remember Giacomo’s sweet and kind nature, and his smile. ❤
–Melinda Burks
Giacomo’s Little Wishes Memorial Fund
Giacomo was compassionate and wanted to make the world better. He has always been a Treehouse supporter, wanting to help his auntie Dawn raise money for foster kids in Washington. As a young boy he cleaned out his piggy bank to donate and wrote the following for a school assignment.
“If I had a hundred dollars I would give it to Treehouse to buy kids clothes and to let them play what they want, like a sport, for example.”
–Giacomo Torcaso
He especially wanted foster kids to have the opportunities for extracurricular activities that many of us take for granted.
If you would like to contribute to Trehouse’s efforts to raise money in Giacomo’s name, the fund is here:
Giacomo’s Little Wishes Memorial Fund.
Giacomo’s Little Wishes memorial will fund opportunities such as:
- School fees (like ASB cards, lab costs, graduation needs, dance tickets, etc.)
- Sports, from little league fees to swimming lessons to soccer cleats
- Arts and music, including piano lessons, musical instrument rental fees, photography and dance classes
- Driver’s education
- Skill/certification classes
- Summer camp
- Events and activities celebrating their culture
Thank you.