"I think it's probably one of the best things I've ever been apart of, this is very special to me. As a kid growing up in the inner city and as an African American kid, you don't really think past high school because it's not possible or your family can't support you. For us to be able to do something like this ... it means so much."The LeBron James Family Foundation sponsors several worthy philanthropic efforts, but to offer to pay for students to attend college is at the top if you ask us. Way to go, LeBron!
ICYMI: Guess Who's Paying for 1,000 College Kids' Tuition?
Looking for a fun and heartwarming break from all of the political diatribe? Check out this awesome initiative posed by NBA star, LeBron James. In case you missed it (ICYMI), James, who currently plays for the Cleveland (OH) Cavaliers and is a native of Akron, OH, has promised to pay college tuition for students that successfully complete his I Promise program to attend the University of Akron. With more than 1,000 students enrolled in the program, this is no small token.
ESPN reported James as having said,
