OPERATION ORANGE
A Tone's Troops Initiative
Take Me. Share Me.
I'm part of Tone's Troops
If you found an orange toy soldier, welcome to Operation Orange.
1. Snap a picture of the orange toy soldier.
2. Share it on social media: #OperationOrange
or email it to:
3. Tag Tactical Tone Memorial Foundation
4. Take it with you, leave it somewhere new, or pass it along for someone else to find.
Each photo helps spread awareness and keeps Antonio's adventurous spirit moving.
Join Tone's Troops and help spread awareness.
What is Operation Orange?
Operation Orange is a public awareness initiative of the Tactical Tone Memorial Foundation focused on increasing awareness of Renal Medullary Carcinoma (RMC), honoring those impacted, and encouraging conversations that can save lives.
Inspired by Antonio "Tactical Tone" Ortiz's legacy of loyalty, strength, and service, Operation Orange uses symbolic orange toy soldiers, educational materials, community outreach, and public participation to spread awareness of a rare cancer that remains widely unknown.
Why Orange?
Orange represents kidney cancer awareness and the mission of the Tactical Tone Memorial Foundation: raising awareness, supporting education, and honoring Antonio's legacy.
The Story Behind the Orange Toy Soldiers
When Antonio was young, he loved his "army guys" and carried them with him everywhere. He would spend hours creating elaborate setups and adventures, carefully arranging them with imagination and strategy far beyond his years.
As he got older, his love for adventure, exploration, and meaningful experiences never faded.
Today, Operation Orange continues that spirit.
The small orange toy soldiers have become symbols of courage, awareness, remembrance, and connection. They are placed in different locations, taken on adventures, photographed along the way, and sometimes strategically placed for others to discover - each one carrying the mission forward and helping spark conversations about Renal Medullary Carcinoma awareness.
For Jennifer, Antonio's mother, placing an orange toy soldier somewhere new is also a way of keeping Antonio's adventurous spirit in the world - a quiet reminder that his journey and impact continue.
Wherever they appear, the message remains the same:
Awareness saves time. Time saves lives. No One Gets Left Behind.
OPERATION ORANGE SPOTLIGHT
Each month, the Tactical Tone Memorial Foundation will feature a special Operation Orange Spotlight photo submitted by someone who has taken an orange toy soldier on an adventure, shared it in their community, or used it to help spread awareness.
Photos may include:
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Travel destinations
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Parks and trails
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Workplaces
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Community events
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Landmarks
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Everyday moments
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Meaningful locations
Every spotlight helps continue Antonio's adventurous spirit while raising awareness for RMC.
Selected photos may be featured on:
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The Operation Orange webpage
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Social media
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Awareness campaigns
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Future foundation materials
Because every journey, every photo, and every shared moment helps carry the mission forward.
Take Me. Share Me.
Keep the mission moving.
What is TONE's TROOPS?
Tone's Troops is the volunteer and community support movement of the Tactical Tone Memorial Foundation.
Made up of supporters, volunteers, families, friends, and advocates, Tone's Troops helps carry forward Antonio's spirit through awareness efforts, community outreach, events, and acts of support for others.
Whether someone is:
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Volunteering at an event,
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sharing Operation Orange photos,
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helping spread awareness,
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supporting families,
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or simply standing behind the mission...
they are part of Tone's Troops.
Because no one should fight alone.
No One Gets Left Behind.