LeBron: Opening of foundation-funded school one of my 'greatest moments'
LeBron James may have left the Cleveland Cavaliers this summer, but the King continues to leave his mark on Ohio.
The LeBron James Family Foundation is set to open the I Promise School in his hometown of Akron on Monday. Approximately 240 at-risk third- and fourth-graders will attend the institution, according to Theresa Cottom of the Akron Beacon Journal.
James is expected to be at the opening - which will also be his first press conference since signing with the Los Angeles Lakers. The four-time MVP released a series of tweets Sunday, listing the event as "one of the greatest moments" of his life.
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
The public school will cost the district $2.9 million to cover the salaries, supplies, and other basic necessities, Cottom notes.
James' foundation and its partners have contributed over $2 million toward the building and funding, according to the foundation.