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"Let's take them to the farm," said a wide-eyed LeBron. "They have that Believeland corn maze, right?"
To our WFE kids and families, While you all enjoy sun, fun and even plenty of rain, we can’t stop thinking about the upcoming school year! Mr. LeBron has asked us to work on some things...
Hey My WFE Kids ~ My teammates and I came up short in the Finals. The San Antonio Spurs played better. They were an incredible opponent.
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!
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...
How are my kids doing? My teammates and I are on a long road trip and man, do I miss home!
LAB member Patty Burdon, AKA PB Irish, talks about LeBron’s relationship with Akron and St. Vincent – St. Mary High School.
I hope everyone had an awesome Halloween. My teammates and I definitely did!
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...
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.
The Foundation is proud to partner with homegrown clothing company, Homage, on their Just A Kid From Akron t-shirt.
With a new year comes a fresh start, and for the Wheels for Education and Akron I PROMISE Network students...
How are all of my Wheels for Ed All-Stars doing? It has been a busy few days for my teammates and I.
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.
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...
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...
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...
In the words of LeBron James, "BOOOOOOOM! CEDAR POINT DONE CHANGED THE GAME!!!!!" We could not have said it any better ourselves…
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’s first class of Wheels for Education (WFE) students, the Class of 2021, is moving into middle school and LeBron wanted to do something big.
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...
How are all of my Wheels for Ed All-Stars doing? I wish I could share with you what my Foundation team has been planning...
"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."
In the spirit of his creed, over 100 Akron I PROMISE Network (AIPN) students and their families sacrificed their...
Each month throughout the school year, LeBron’s Foundation team makes the rounds to every Akron Public School (APS) cluster...
LeBron and the LeBron James Family Foundation had over 45 runners participating in either the full or half Akron Marathon.
Have you seen some of LeBron’s Wheels for Education students riding around Akron on their I PROMISE bikes?
"The path is crumbling and the porch is worn down… it’s sad when it should be welcoming!" – Nicole Curtis
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!
I want you guys to pull up a map of the United States. My teammates are on the road right now.
You may occasionally see the LeBron James Family Foundation team van cruising in a neighborhood near you.
Spend two minutes with third graders Zach, Jonathan and Danaven from Bettes and you’ll quickly learn...
LeBron’s 330 Ambassadors are proud to be from Akron. They’re also proud to be serving LeBron’s WFE kids this school year! Our Gamma Class...
Children danced, parents sang, and everyone ate as a "Lean On Me" pop remix echoed through the cafeteria at Akron’s East CLC. Officially, the event is called a "Hometown Hall" meeting...
As world-renowned music from the Akron Symphony Orchestra filled the air, Mr. LeBron’s Wheels for Education 4th graders...
IT’S SHOWTIME!!! I am so hyped up for you guys to start school and knock it out of the park! Are you guys getting excited?
On Wednesday, October 21, the First Lady, Michelle Obama, took to the podium in front of the same audience...
How are MY kids doing? Man, I miss you guys. Do you know what this week is for me? This week is the start of training camp for my teammates and I.
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring not even a mouse … Merry Christmas Eve to my WFE Kids.
They were with us from the beginning and we will be with them at graduation. Our Class of 2021 is entering sixth grade! As sixth graders...
Man…we both have a BIG week ahead of us, don’t we? Wheels for Ed Tech Camp, PROMISE Project, I PROMISE Family Reunion, and a...
Wow, I can’t believe it’s already the end of October. How has school been?
The Foundation Team got to spend some time at Seiberling CLC and while visiting, we got to interact with an awesome WFE Student...
The Foundation Team would like to extend a warm welcome to the Parents of our WFE Class of 2023 kids! We are so glad to have you...
One of the core missions of the LeBron James Family Foundation is to provide its Wheels for Education and Akron I PROMISE Network students with experiences that enrich their lives.
From special effects director to head catering chef, the magic in a movie comes not from the screen, but from the people behind it. Hundreds of people.
LeBron had a last second request before taking the court in the Cavs primetime showdown against the New York Knicks:
A New Year and a new season of Akron After School has officially arrived at Akron Public Schools...
How are MY kids doing? How are you doing with all of your school work? I’ve been doing some "school work" of my own lately. My teammates and I are in training camp.
When LeBron's WFE kids and their families showed up at Forest Hill CLC for an LJFF launch event, the unassuming surroundings did little to betray the evening's surprise.
"Do you know where you are going tomorrow?" asked Michele, our Executive Director, to 10 Wheels for Ed (WFE) students and their family members...
I hope all of my Wheels for Education students are having an incredible start to the school year.
"This was a dream we had… Nicole Curtis and our Northeast Ohio partners made our dream a reality...
Members of the LAB Elementary team gathered at Akron Public Schools’ Conrad C. Ott building for their monthly meeting...
Separated, they’re five letters; yet together, those same five letters represent a powerful, innovative, and passionate community.
Now, I know we’ve talked a lot recently about working hard in the last few weeks before Thanksgiving and the holidays, but…Thanksgiving week is finally here!!
Although LeBron was working in Miami for the past four years, in the words of Foundation Executive Director, Michele Campbell, "The kids would say [LeBron] never left us."
Last Wednesday night, ten of LeBron’s Wheels for Ed kids from Helen Arnold Elementary and their parents were treated by LeBron to a special meal at Beau’s Grille in Fairlawn.
It was an eventful week for the Foundation which culminated in a holiday favorite in Akron. On a brisk night, the "LeBron Sleigh" was seen driving around Akron again, but why you might be ask?
"Can anyone tell me what biomimicry is?" No sooner than President Scott Scarborough finished his question, six tiny hands shot up from around the regal, oak crowned and oil painting lined board room...
The Foundation Team spent some time this spring with the kids of Portage Path CLC and were greeted by two outgoing WFE students...
Hey guys! GUESS where I am right now? I want you to grab a map and find China, then I want you to find Beijing. Did you find it?
It was a warm summer night in Akron and the brightness of the day transferred to the faces of the kids and their families as they filed in the doors to enjoy a fun filled night courtesy of Mr. LeBron.
Wheels for Education…WHEELS for Education… We often wonder, why not Frisbees for Education? Logistically it would be a lot easier...
Hey guys! How are all of MY kids doing? I bet your summer has been just as busy as mine… I hope you have heard the news that I am now a...
Our LAB Secondary was at LeBron HQ for their monthly meeting. This month, the group of secondary educators and administrators discussed the...
Our family is our greatest gift. This holiday season, our tree overflows in an abundance of love.
How are all of my Wheels for Ed kids doing? Did you guys get my phone call earlier this month?
The leaves are changing, the weather is turning, and Akron After School is starting, it’s officially fall in Northeast Ohio.
The comeback story is a simple narrative. The main character suffers a set-back, and in the moment, a recovery seems highly unlikely.
Summer is a distant memory and it seems like school never was out of session. Our WFE kids’ schools are already preparing for interim grade pick-ups.
It has been a busy week for the Foundation. The team started the cold and blustery week off with an early morning trek to what one team member calls, "The second greatest place on earth next to Akron, Ohio!"
Does a PROMISE translate to elementary students? What impact does a phone call have, if any? What about a letter?
"It’s smelly, it’s ugly, and everything in here is going to go," said Nicole Curtis, sternly, opening the show’s monologue. Her words would set the tone of the show...
The Foundation team had the pleasure of hanging out with a very special WFE student this week. His name is Blake and he actually just celebrated...
I hope all of you had an awesome break and holiday with your friends and family. I was on the road here and there but I was lucky enough to...
What does LeBron do when he finds out he has been named NBA MVP for the FOURTH time? He says, "I want my kids right there with me."
How are all of my Wheels for Education all-stars doing? I heard some of you guys had the chance to cheer on our Zips. Did you enjoy the game?
With its towering glass walls and state-of-the-art technology at every turn, the Bridgestone Technical Center is a modern day marvel.
When combined with our partners, the LeBron James Family Foundation aims to be a positive force in the Akron community.
The experts on our LeBron Advisory Boards shared with us the importance of keeping parents and families of our kids engaged. We listened and...
On Wednesday, October 29, Team LJFF stopped their home-opener preparations and took the short drive to Akron’s Schumacher CLC, which is the home of LAB Elementary Principal Brandi Davis.
The LeBron James Family Foundation partnered with the FirstEnergy Foundation to create this special journey to the North Pole...
"These cupcakes are no joke!" – LeBron James LeBron takes great pride in striving to be the best both on the court and off the court.
The performance hall of Miller South School for the Visual and Performing Arts filled with murmurs and excitement as LeBron’s Wheels for Education and...
They entered the amusement park for the by-invitation-only event from the VIP entrance lined with a red carpet.