Anderson Boy Birthday Party to Help PAWS

On Sunday, for the fourth year in a row, an Anderson boy will celebrate his birthday by collecting donations for animals at the county animal shelter.

Braxton Louch is turning 12 this year and has a big bash planned, according to his family. Braxton will host the Cars for a Cause classic car show and pet supply donation drive from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Anderson Civic Center Balloon Launch Field.

Back in 2013, family members said Braxton decided he would rather have his birthday party guests bring pet supplies for Anderson County’s PAWS shelter instead of presents for him.

The boy ended up donating more than 500-pounds of pet food and supplies after that first year, and the haul-in has grown exponentially each year since. In 2015, Braxton donated more than 1,500 pounds of food, toys, and supplies. In 2015, Braxton added a public car show as part of his birthday bash, which has become an annual tradition.

This year’s birthday party and car show is expected to be the largest yet.

The event is free but partygoers are encouraged to donate dog food, cat food, toys, blankets, treats or cleaning supplies. Shirts will also be for sale and family says all proceeds will go to PAWS.