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In 2018, LeBron James and his wife, Savannah James, set up an education wing of their foundation, the I PROMISE School, after the two saw a gap in the education that was being provided to children in their hometown. Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news , check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule . The NBA legend set up his foundation, the LeBron James Family Foundation, when he had joined the league. In the last two decades, the foundation has diversified into different branches to help more and more people coming from underprivileged and unstable backgrounds in Akron. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines LeBron James has also publicly spoken about his childhood experiences in Akron that helped him to strategise new ways to be there for the children in Akron. Over the years, children have been provided quality education, given nutritious meals and have also been more and more encouraged to participate in sports. LeBron James and his wife, Savannah James, have remained committed to the cause and closely associated with it. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.
LeBron James , the 41 year old NBA icon, is gearing up for his seemingly last season in the league after he joined the Philadelphia 76ers in the offseason. The caption of the post reads as, “The 2026 Fathers Walk brought our IPS family together to show our scholars what it looks like when a community shows up, stands beside you, and reminds you that you never have to walk alone. The former Los Angeles Lakers’ icon has recently collaborated with Mercedes Maybach to help raise funds for their foundation so that they can change countless lives across Akron.
The caption added, “To every dad, mom, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher, friend, mentor, and role model who walked with our kids, thank you for showing up and surrounding them with love, support, and belief. 🫂💚” The post has made many emotional as many have reflected on LeBron James’ charity’s heartfelt gesture for the children coming from underprivileged families in Akron. he has remained dedicated to being there for his charity While the focus remains on LeBron James’ performance in the new season. Amid this, his charity’s education wing has shared a heartwarming update. A few hours ago, LeBron James’ charity’s education wing, the I PROMISE School, celebrated a heartwarming moment across their schools in Akron as they brought families together. LeBron James’ I PROMISE School took to their social media to share glimpses of children in Akron walking to school with their fathers and sharing an emotional moment. Both LeBron James and his wife, Savannah James, have always remained committed to being there for the people of their hometown, Akron.