Treasure Thaxton continues tradition of giving back, paying it forward
JACKSON, Tenn.-A West Tennessee tradition continued Friday, as now 12-year-old Treasure Thaxton returned to Ayers Medical Center to show patients love.
For the last eight years, she has given Teddy Bears to the children on the third floor at Jackson-Madison County General and at Lebonheur Children’s Medical Center in Memphis. Treasure was born prematurely and received care at the hospitals and the bears are provided by local businesses.
Her mother said the tradition is all about paying it forward.
“It’s so important to give back after you have been blessed so we want her to continue this tradition,” said Tierra Thaxton.
Since 2009, Treasure has given away more than 700 Teddy Bears.
It is a heartfelt tradition that she said she plans to continue.
