Gum Tree Santa raises funds for Hermosa Beach schools
Max, 6, and Adam, 9, Hegert, of Torrance, were among nearly 300 kids who visited with Santa at Gum Tree in downtown Hermosa Beach on Sunday. The annual photo event has raised over $40,000 for the Hermosa Education Foundation since it was founded nine years ago by Gum Tree owner Lori Ford (left). Kendall Wallace has been Santa for all but the first year. Photo
Kevin Cody
November 26, 2017
Max, 6, and Adam, 9, Heyert, of Torrance, were among nearly 300 kids who visited with Santa at Gum Tree in downtown Hermosa Beach on Sunday. The annual photo event has raised over $40,000 for the Hermosa Education Foundation since its founding nine years ago by Gum Tree owner Lori Ford (left). Kendall Wallace has been Santa for all but the first year. Santa returns to Gum Tree next Sunday. PhotoSebastian Serrano, sister Juliette and parents Bree and Manny Serrano visit with Santa Sunday afternoon at Gum Tree in downtown Hermosa Beach. Photo