LeBron James is one of the most popular athletes in the entire world, even though he can be polarizing at times. LeBron is also known for his philanthropic work, particularly with the I Promise school in Akron, Ohio. James is trying to give kids in his hometown an opportunity to get a great education so that they can be successful as they develop and grow into adults. These efforts have been celebrated by numerous fans, and now, he is receiving a Kids' Choice Award for his efforts.
Last night, James was a recipient of the Generation Change Award and also got recognized as the Fav Male Athlete. LeBron reacted to these awards by taking to Twitter, where he reiterated his commitment to bring better education to America's youth.
"Once again thank you guys so much for this! This awards is headed to Akron inside the @IPROMISESchool. Dedicated to all my kids and kids all over the world needing any inspiration at this moment and in the future," LeBron wrote.
James his fair share of haters, especially when it comes to his play out on the basketball. However, when it comes to his work outside of the sport, you can't help but love what he's doing.
LeBron James Drops Trailer For Uplifting "I Promise" Documentary
LeBron James' "I Promise" school was opened in 2018 and has helped numerous at-risk youth in Akron, Ohio.
LeBron James has been doing quite a bit of philanthropic work over the course of his career and it just so happens that he has a passion for educating and making sure that youth are getting the help they need in order to be successful. One of James' most fruitful efforts over the years has been the "I Promise" school in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. James established the school in 2018 as a way to provide high education for the most at-risk youth in the area.
So far, the school has been incredibly successful and the test scores of the students have been a reflection of that. To celebrate the success of the school, LeBron is launching a documentary on Quibi that will look into the school and showcase the struggles of the students while also offering insight on the "I Promise" mission statement.
This documentary is set to air on April 6th and will surely be an uplifting experience that gives us some depth on all of LeBron's efforts. The NBA superstar has made it a point to be much more than an athlete and the "I Promise" school is one of the most ambitious efforts we have seen from an athlete over the years.
If there is one thing that we can guarantee about this documentary, it's that we will be watching.
LeBron James Reveals The Name Of His First Ever Children’s Book
LeBron James is about to be a children's author.
LeBron James is a multitalented human being who can pretty well do anything he sets his mind to. Recently, LeBron James started the "I Promise" network of schools which helps bring better education to those who might not have the proper access. His "I Promise" school in Akron, Ohio has been a godsend for families throughout the city and now, he's looking to bring the "I Promise" philosophy to new avenues.
That's right, LeBron is now writing his very own children's book. As you can imagine, the book is going to be called "I Promise" and will give parents an opportunity to read a positive story alongside their kids.
“Books have the ability to teach, inspire, and bring people together,” James said USA Today. “That’s why these books, and the opportunity to get children and parents reading together, mean so much to me. Most importantly, we wanted to make sure these stories are ones that every single kid can see themselves in. ‘I PROMISE’ is powerful in that way, and I can’t wait for people to read it.”
It appears as though the book will be released closer to August so be sure to be on the lookout for that. This venture is yet another example of how LeBron is much more than an athlete.
LeBron James Gifts Free College Tuition To "I Promise" Students: Watch
LeBron has been doing great things in the community.
LeBron James has proven himself to be way more than just an athlete. One of his biggest ventures is the “I Promise” school in Akron, Ohio. There is a network of schools with the “I Promise” philosophy and some of the juniors from one of the schools were given the shock of a lifetime. Nearly 200 students, 193 to be exact, were brought on a tour of Kent State University in Ohio. During the trip, the students sat down in the auditorium where they were addressed by some important figures at the school. They were then told to look under their seats and open up an envelope.
To everyone’s surprise, they were gifted with four years of free tuition to Kent State. For in-state students, tuition is roughly $11K a year which means for 193 students, that’s over $8 million in tuition. Even for LeBron’s standards, this is a massive gift that will certainly go a long way for these students.
These students still have a couple of more years before heading to college which means they’ll need to keep up their grades and keep attending class. If they don’t keep up with their studies, they will be at risk of losing their scholarship. Either way, this is a beautiful gift that LeBron should be commended for.
