"He told me there was a local woman who would always pitch in to get him and his siblings coats and other things," Miller said. "He's never forgotten that. His parents are better off financially now. His dad, who coaches at West Point Army, always told Akeem to give back when he is able. He can do that now."
Davis-Gaither's parents are Sevonne Davis and Keith Gaither.
New or gently used winter coats can be dropped off at the following locations in Thomasville through Jan. 1.