Today, LeBron James furthered his reach outside of the realm of basketball with the grand opening of the I Promise School in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. The school will act asĀ a learning facility for 240Ā at-risk Ohio children in the third and fourth grade with plans to expand to grades 1-8 by 2022. Along withĀ an opportunity at a proper education, students will also be treated to a special display when they first walk in that honors the school's founder in a very fitting way.
The foyer of the I Promise School features two walls that bookend the main staircase. Across each wall is 114 of King James' game-worn sneakers that mostly span hisĀ past few seasons as a Cleveland Cavalier. A glimpse at the wall will show PE versions of the Nike LeBronĀ 4, LeBronĀ 13, LeBronĀ 14, LeBronĀ 15, Soldier 10, Soldier 11, Soldier 12, and more. The shoes are positioned alongside black-and-white artwork displaying crown patterns and etched with the school's mantra ofĀ 'WE ARE FAMILY.'
Take a look at the exclusive display in the photos below.Ā According to the LeBronĀ James Family Foundation, the matching shoe from each pair not on display will be made available for purchase through Upper DeckĀ with proceeds going to the organization's futureĀ initiatives. Anyone who buys one of the shoes will have their name enshrined on the I Promise School sneaker wall as well.
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