8 years ago
LeBron James pledges $87M for hometown kids to attend college
LeBron James is giving back to his hometown of Akron, and the dollar figure on his commitment is staggering. The Cavaliers superstar has teamed with the University of Akron to give four-year scholarships to any child who completes his “I Promise” campaign. The annual tuition is $9,500, so it’s a $38,000 commitment to each student who qualifies. There are currently 1,100 kids in the program, and 1,200 more are expected to be added in the next four years, according to the Akron Beacon Journal.
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