LeBron James and Savannah James hit major milestone for Akron kids
LeBron James and his foundation celebrated the ninth anniversary of the I PROMISE School in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. The initiative continues to focus on education and community support for local children.
Why it matters
It highlights the role of high-profile athletes in philanthropic efforts and educational reform within underserved communities.
LeBron James, the former Los Angeles Lakers, might be gearing up for seemingly his last season on the court but he continues to remain dedicated to his hometown, Akron. Throughout the last two decades, Stephen Curry and his wife, Ayesha Curry, have actively worked towards improving lives of people in Akron and now, they have marked another milestone.LeBron James’ foundation makes another impact in the lives of children belonging to the star player’s hometown in AkronA few hours ago, LeBron James’ foundation, the LeBron James Family Foundation, made a post about how the I PROMISE School has marked nine years of its existence today.The post shows pictures of children coming back to school with a caption that read as, “Nine years ago, we made a promise to show up for our students, believe in what they could become, and walk alongside them every step of the way.
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