Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James might have gone Hollywood but that doesn’t mean he forgot about his hometown. The NBA icon has highlighted some amazing perks students attending his new I Promise school will receive.
King James went to Instagram to reveal everything from free tuition and uniforms to transportation and bicycles/helmets will be provided.
LeBron’s announcement has already sparked hefty co-signs from all types of celebs.
These past few days, Bron Bron has geeked out over opening up his Akron I Promise school.
The jitters before the first day of school are real right now!!! Tomorrow is going to be one of the greatest moments (if not the greatest) of my life when we open the #IPROMISE School. This skinny kid from Akron who missed 83 days of school in the 4th grade had big dreams… https://t.co/PwmRaHRfng
— LeBron James (@KingJames) July 29, 2018
big dreams for the kids in Akron to give them everything they could need to find their passion, give back to our community and change the world!! This school is that. The people are that. Akron is that. @LJFamFoundation we've always done it big
— LeBron James (@KingJames) July 29, 2018
and it doesn't get bigger than opening day tomorrow (until the next thing we dream of 🤣) I'm so unbelievably proud and excited to see my kids, my home, and the 330 tomorrow. THANK YOU! Let's get it. Let’s go 💪🏾 @IPROMISESchool #WeAreFamily #IPROMISE
— LeBron James (@KingJames) July 29, 2018
All smiles for @KingJames #IPROMISE Students 😁🙌 #ChosenOnes pic.twitter.com/o3DCb5HGRH
— I PROMISE School (@IPROMISESchool) July 30, 2018
Our #IPROMISE School Staff are gathering all around the school to greet @KingJames kids as they arrive for the 1️⃣st day at 9am! #WeAreFamily pic.twitter.com/updAKRs6Fi
— I PROMISE School (@IPROMISESchool) July 30, 2018
Last year, buzz started to develop about LeBron wanting to build a school.
In November 2017, the LeBron James Family Foundation approached the Akron school board about assisting in the creation of a school designed to help at-risk kids who are lagging behind in their studies and struggling at home. The I Promise School is a joint venture between the foundation and Akron Public Schools. The school board oversaw the creation of the curriculum and ensured the school would meet educational standards, while LeBron served as the primary donor to help shape the outside-the-classroom goals of the school. (NBC Sports)