LeBron James and Savannah James’ foundation keeps a years long tradition alive as new school year begins

LeBron James, one of the greatest athletes in the world, and his wife, popular entrepreneur Savannah James, might be one of the most loved couples in the world but they have remained committed to helping their hometown, Akron. The foundation set up by the former Los Angeles Lakers’ star has expanded and their education wing has opened up about one of their rituals.LeBron James and his wife, Savannah James’ foundation’s education wing makes a post about their ritual that they have followed for yearsThe LeBron James’ Family Foundation’s education wing, the I PROMISE School, has been successful at educating thousands of children in Akron and providing new opportunities to them.As the new school year began, the I PROMISE School has weighed in on one of their rituals.A few days ago, the 41 year old NBA legend’s I PROMISE School took to its social media to make a post that read as, “Each new school year, we welcome a new crew of 3rd graders, and with them comes a special I Promise School tradition we’ve been practicing since IPS began in 2018. As part of this tradition, our newest scholars gather around the main lobby stairwell to recite the Promise together for the first time as a class.”The post also added, “From this day forward, they’ll recite it every morning in their home classrooms, carrying its message with them all the way through high school. It’s a daily reminder to be the best they can be in everything they do, and to know that their @ljfamfoundation family will always have their backs.”LeBron James’ I PROMISE School continued, “Welcome to the I Promise family, 3rd graders. We’re so proud of you already. ❤️”The heartwarming post has now made many emotional as fans look up to LeBron James and his wife, Savannah James, for their contribution to Oakland.LeBron James’ life and childhood experiences in Akron have served as an inspiration for what he has set up in his hometownSet up in 2018, the I PROMISE School focuses on providing education, food and opportunities to children from unstable backgrounds in LeBron James’ hometown, Akron, Ohio.A lot of what LeBron James has set up and worked towards in his hometown has come from his own experience of not getting enough opportunities while growing up in Oakland even though he always had the talent and skill set for it.In many of his interviews, the four time NBA champion has shared how he was not given certain opportunities or how he saw his classmates drop out from schools at young ages.For now, LeBron James is keeping his focus on his career for his new season with the Philadelphia 76ers as fans remain excited for him.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.