When Preacher Clyde Akers' Junior Sunday School teacher took him to Burger King 42 years ago he had no idea how much return he would get for the cost of a Whopper. That simple act of kindness to a 13-year-old growing up in a cash-strapped family of nine children sparked a care for others in Akers that continues to give to hundreds of people in Davidson County today. Now a minister at Freedom Baptist Church, Akers was one of 20 people statewide to be given the NC Medallion for Outstanding Volunteer Service earlier this month by Gov. Mike Easley."
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