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Flanked by his parents and Titans teammates Michael Griffin, Stanford Keglar and Alvin Pearman, Thornton shared words of inspiration and encouragement to the enthused East Nashville residents, hanging on to his every word. Now in his eighth NFL season, he has continued his tradition of service at Thanksgiving by hosting a meal giveaway in his hometown of Goldsboro, North Carolina as well. For a third year, the Thornton Family will be distributed 150 meals to needy families in Goldsboro. Thornton's father, whom one can easily see where David gets his drive to serve the less fortunate, also shared words, much to the welcoming of the packed house.
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"My parents instilled in my brothers and me the importance of serving others," said Thornton. "Thanksgiving is a special time for families and as a family we want to do what we can to be a blessing to those in need."
Martha O'Bryan Center, a Christian outreach ministry located in the James A. Cayce Homes, supports and empowers individuals and families in need living in the East Nashville and surrounding community to attain greater levels of well-being and self-reliance, and provides opportunities for people to respond to God's love by giving through service. For more information on the Martha O'Bryan Center, please visit www.marthaobryan.org.
