LJFF Events

Family And The Farm

"Let's take them to the farm," said a wide-eyed LeBron. "They have that Believeland corn maze, right?"

We Are Family Reunion

Continuing to kick off the most epic school year ever, the LeBron James Family Foundation hosted more than 8,000 of its students and their families at Cedar Point...

A Graduation Celebration

Achieving your high school diploma is a journey. For many, that journey is straightforward.

The Chosen Ones

The packed ballroom echoed in response, "To support my child in reaching their dreams!" With a proud smile...

I PROMISE Too Info Session

With over 30 I Promise parents and their families in attendance, our I Promise Too info session quickly became...

Chase Incentive Packaging

They say it takes a village. When it comes to the LeBron James Family Foundation’s commitment to changing lives in Akron through education, that could not be more true...

A New Semester for I Promise Too

The I PROMISE program is rooted in creating positive change not just for kids in Akron, but for their entire families as well...

Jarvis Landry Joins the IPS Family

"I was born and raised in Louisiana, similar to this, similar to Akron. But this right here, this school, this community, it’s about to change things"...

Thanks For Giving

In this monumental year of taking chances and giving hope, of eliminating barriers and adding supports, of closing chapters and opening doors - as a Foundation and as a family, we have so much to be thankful for...

LeBron James Arena Update: May 15

Before the wrecking ball makes its way to the STVM gym, Team LJFF hosted an ice cream social for the STVM students.

Back In The Lab

In the words of Mr. LeBron, the Foundation is "Back in the LAB."

Team LJFF Visits Barber CLC

On Wednesday, November 13th, Team LJFF deployed from LeBron James HQ and headed out to Barber CLC for an evening with Mr. LeBron’s WFE kids!

Act Nineteen | New York

LeBron cannot thank the city enough for allowing him to play here during All-Star Weekend.

DAP Championship 2016

The DAP Championship Benefiting The LeBron James Family Foundation is the first of four Web.com Tour Finals events to determine what 50 players will earn their PGA TOUR cards.

LeBron Message: Home Sweet Home

Man, it feels great to be back in Akron with the family. Don’t get me wrong, I love road games, but...

To Ask Questions And Find Answers

How are my Wheels for Ed kids doing? We are starting to head into my busy season… last night we played our first pre-season game when...

WKYC'ing the Possible: An Akron Hero

LAB member Patty Burdon, AKA PB Irish, talks about LeBron’s relationship with Akron and St. Vincent – St. Mary High School.

LeBron Message | Have To Wear Your Jersey

I hope everyone had an awesome Halloween. My teammates and I definitely did!

LAB Highlight | Sherry Neubert

We love sharing PROMISE kept moments of our WFE kids and AIPN kids. Additionally, we enjoy sharing PROMISE kept moments that happen in our community.

LJFF Announces New Partner in Signet Jewelers

With one-on-one mentoring defined as a need for its students, the LeBron James Family Foundation has teamed up with Akron-based Signet Jewelers...

Earned Not Given: 2016 All-Star Uniform Give in Toronto

As hundreds of unsuspecting students from across the Toronto Public School District gathered in the auditorium of Earl Haig Secondary School..

23 Big Dreams: Brett Coole

The incoming 8th grader at Hyre CLC in Akron paced back and forth as he intently watched every play...

Chosen 1

In ornate, bold, black letters, "Chosen 1" sits on the yoke of their shoulders...

Holidays Are For Family

When you meet our partners, it’s easy to understand why we believe we can change the world. And the more time you spend with them, the more feasible that concept becomes...

LJFF & Homage: Just A Kid From Akron

The Foundation is proud to partner with homegrown clothing company, Homage, on their Just A Kid From Akron t-shirt.

LeBron's 3rd Graders Hop On The Polar Express Powered By FirstEnergyFoundation

In what’s become an annual Akron treat and a holiday season staple for LeBron’s I PROMISE students, the LeBron James Family Foundation’s 3rd graders will once again hop on board the Polar Express Powered by the FirstEnergy Foundation...

Finish Strong Kids!

How are all of my Wheels for Ed All-Stars doing? It has been a busy few days for my teammates and I.

The Little Engine That Could

In only the second year of our partnership, we found all three elements in a special Northeast Ohio collective known as the PGA Web.com Tour DAP Championship...

330’S G.E.T. I.T. IN WEST VIRGINIA

Four arms shot outward from the bright orange boat as the bath-warm white water raged on...

Another Gift From the North

The wet weather did little to dampen the mood as LeBron’s 330 Ambassadors took the stage to a rhythmic ovation.

LeBron Message | Striving

How’s everything going? Our season is in full swing now!

Parent's First

At the start of every Hometown Hall meeting, the Foundation recognizes the I Promise program’s most important stakeholders: parents...

Time Is Flying!

You’re already halfway through the first half of the school year?! Time is flying! Before you know it, it will be Halloween, then Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Secondary: I PROMISE School

I hope you guys have heard the awesome news about The I PROMISE School.

LeBron Message | Respect Game

I hope you had an awesome weekend. We’re back to basketball in full force now that the All-Star break is over...

Just A Girl From Akron

If you caught a glimpse of the latest issue of Cleveland Magazine, you may have seen a recognizable yet unfamiliar face...

Front Office Freshman

With the bright and rising Cleveland sun shining in their eyes, our I Promise freshmen stampeded down Ontario Street...

Class of 2026 | Welcome To The Family

As summer comes to a close, that time of year when the LeBron James Family Foundation welcomes a brand new class of third graders into its Wheels for Education program...

Family Staycation

As the warm fall sun reached its peak, hundreds of I Promise students converged on the picturesque Cleveland-area farm...

We Are Zips

LeBron, The Foundation, and The University of Akron have committed to a long term partnership that will, at the least, see nine classes of Wheels for Education and Akron I PROMISE Network students...

LAB Secondary: Striving For Greatness

Surrounded by a massive, life-size "LeBron’s Game of Life" board, LeBron Advisory Board (LAB) Secondary convened for their November meeting.

Akron North Track Earns New Uniforms #RepYourHood

LeBron sent his Black Ops team to interrupt North High School’s winter pep rally.

Act Nine | Bronx P2

Did we mention LeBron’s favorite subject was art? He has a blast designing Nike uniforms...

23 Big Dreams: Alissa McCullough

As a proud member of the LeBron James Family Foundation’s Akron I PROMISE Network, Arlissa embodies the spirit, the fight, and the determination that Akron has become known for.

What A Week!

Wow… I don’t think I can begin with saying anything else other than "thank you". Thank you for making my welcome home one of the most special...

I PROMISE To Go To School

Ohhhhh man, it’s time for school!!!!!!!! Are you excited?

Very Good(year) Ride

What does it take to safely and efficiently transport nearly 5,000 of our students, families and friends nearly 90 miles to the Roller Coaster Capitol of the World for the best day ever?

Anchors For A Day

Scientist. Engineer. News Anchor at WKYC. We want our kids to know that when it comes to career options, the possibilities are endless.

PROMISE Kept: A Long Term Partnership With Cedar Point

In the words of LeBron James, "BOOOOOOOM! CEDAR POINT DONE CHANGED THE GAME!!!!!" We could not have said it any better ourselves…

Partnering For Our Kids

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LJFF Teams Up With World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational

With its roots planted firmly in Akron, Ohio, the LeBron James Family Foundation is proud to be engaged and active in community events across Northeast Ohio.

LeBron Talks LJFF & Upcoming Projects in NYC

It’s been a whirlwind summer for LeBron since raising the Larry O’Brien trophy with his teammates in June...

Working Hard

We are nearing the end of the first half of your 6th grade year! How has it been going? Have you guys done any cool community service projects since cleaning the UA Football Stadium?

Leaders in Our Community: Pierce Jordan

Third year 330 Ambassador Pierce Jordan is a leader for our kids and our community...

I PROMISE Moment: The Team Visits the Ronald McDonald House of Akron

Team LJFF keeps their PROMISE to serve our Akron community and support our partner’s philanthropic initiatives. We spent quality time at the Ronald McDonald House...

Ibtihaj Muhammad visits IPS

Each day at the I PROMISE School is anything but ordinary. Our students get out of bed every morning and arrive to school, greeted by high fives and smiling faces, not knowing what incredible new experiences await them...

I PROMISE Day at Stan Hywet

LeBron’s Wheels for Education and Akron I PROMISE Network kids experienced another reason why there’s no better place to grow up than Northeast Ohio...

Family Reunion Video

"For us, we’re one big family," said LeBron James when asked why the Foundation’s yearly summer gathering is called the "I PROMISE Family Reunion."

Savannah's I PROMise Makeover Event 2018

For many high school girls, their vision for the perfect prom is clear. Wearing the perfect dress, they enter a packed room to gazes of excitement and awe...

SUN, SAND AND SPORTSKIDS OF THE YEAR!

As the van pulled up to the hotel, LJFF team members were waiting in anticipation to welcome the Long family to Miami...

Hometown Innovation With Goodyear

As the buses pulled up to the famous Goodyear Blimp Hangar conveniently located down the road from Akron, the students looked out the windows with excitement...

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY!

Imagine starting high school knowing that past statistics say you only have a 47% chance of graduating? Would you feel defeated and...

Knocking Down Walls | IPS

Hosted by the LeBron James Family Foundation, the final review team meeting of the IPS planning process brought to life the visions and dreams...

Irish 23 Forever Spring 2015 Recaps

Spring has come and gone and with it we enjoyed watching the great seasons that St. Vincent- St. Mary High School’s sports teams put forth. The saying, "Look good, feel good.

AIPN Students and Families Give Back

In the spirit of his creed, over 100 Akron I PROMISE Network (AIPN) students and their families sacrificed their...

Act One | Times Square

Powerbeats and Sprite Swag bags were delivered to Good Morning America's studio audience.

PROMISE Project Take Two!

We all need parachutes. Whether it’s literally or figuratively, parachutes are our lifesaving devices, and there are few people who have more silk lifesavers than the forward from St. Vincent – St. Mary and his Foundation.

Garfield Cheer EARNS New Uniforms

In the words of LeBron James, "Wait, you thought we were just doing one drop????? PLEASE…"

Sparking Hope

Three years ago, LeBron and The University of Akron (UA) announced a groundbreaking, never-been-done-before partnership...

Hard Work Pays Off With LeBron's Hard Work Club

Each month throughout the school year, LeBron’s Foundation team makes the rounds to every Akron Public School (APS) cluster...

Unbelievable | IPS Meeting

Led by APS and the Foundation co-chairs, each design team presented their work to date, shared their future plans, and received group feedback.

Dream Big

I am finally back home after being away for a couple of games and man I couldn’t be more excited! Now, I heard some of you got to meet with...

General Elective

This fall, LeBron, the Foundation, and The University of Akron’s LeBron James Family Foundation College of Education (LJFFCOE) are giving new life to the term "General Elective."

LeBron Message | All-Star 2017

I can’t believe I’m at the midpoint of the season already. Do you guys feel like your school year is flying by?

Running For Our Kids 2014

LeBron and the LeBron James Family Foundation had over 45 runners participating in either the full or half Akron Marathon.

LeBron Message | Back Home

Hey guys! Man, it feels good to be back home and on the court with my teammates...

LeBron Message: Super Bowl LII

YOO- Late night watching the Super Bowl? Me too, but you know we have to get right back to it...

Can’t Stop the IPS Feeling

On a typical Tuesday afternoon, the I PROMISE School’s 3rd and 4th graders dutifully filed into the gym for their monthly Grade Level Family Meeting. A new addition to IPS programming, the topic of the month was their Habits of Promise...

IPS Parent Conferences + A DAP Champ

With over a month of classes already in the books, the I PROMISE School staff hosted its families for their first round of parent teacher conferences this week...

All-Star 2010 BGC OF GREATER DALLAS

Jay-Z, my friends at Sprite and my Foundation led a mentoring session for kids in the...

Growing and Learning

On a typical late March Thursday night, the North High School gym would be filled with Viking athletes...

All-Star Legacy in LA

While the NBA's biggest stars and entertainment's biggest celebrities stepped out into the bright lights of Los Angeles for this year's All-Star festivities...

Summit Cycling Center

Have you seen some of LeBron’s Wheels for Education students riding around Akron on their I PROMISE bikes?

PROMISE Project Take 2 | Week 2

The second installment of the PROMISE Project is now 2/3 of the way complete!

Rice’s to the Rescue: PROMISE Project Episode 4

"The path is crumbling and the porch is worn down… it’s sad when it should be welcoming!" – Nicole Curtis

18 Holes And One Incredible Experience

Hundreds of the world’s best golfers descended upon Cleveland’s Canterbury Golf Club this week to participate in the Web.com Tour’s DAP Championship...

I PROMISE To Never Give Up.

How are my Wheels for Ed all-stars doing?? My Foundation Team told me that you guys wished me good look for my first game back as a Cleveland Cavalier… thanks guys!

Savannah's Sixth Annual Prom Event

If you walked into the ballroom of the Hilton Akron-Fairlawn on Monday, you would have thought you were in the wrong place...

A Trip and Treats

With another month in the books, the I PROMISE School wrapped up the spookiest time of year on Friday evening with its inaugural Halloween Fest...