“My absolute favorite time of year. We get to give back to deserving people in the community. Merry Christmas Bayze, enjoy the game tomorrow, and your signed DB jersey. It was a pleasure getting to meet you young man! #KeepPounding🙏.”
— Tim Hawley
(Tag: Leslie Hawley)
The post celebrated a special surprise for a young Panthers fan named Bayze, who received not only tickets to a Carolina Panthers game, but also a signed defensive back jersey—a gift that turned an ordinary holiday weekend into a lifelong memory.
Moments like this highlight how local families quietly and consistently show up for others, creating joy without expectation or fanfare. For Bayze, it was a Christmas filled with excitement, football, and a reminder that kindness still runs strong in the community.
As the Hawleys’ post made clear, sometimes the greatest gifts of the season aren’t found under a tree—but in the simple act of giving, meeting someone new, and making them feel seen.
And for those who live by it, that’s what makes this time of year their absolute favorite.