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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has always given back to the society ever since he built his empire. However, to top it, the superstar recently reaped the fruits for his charity and embraced it with a special gesture. The Akron Hammer’s LeBron James Family Foundation saw its first-ever graduate through its scholarship from the Kent State University. Notably, this is one of the feathers in James’ hat in his list of services to the public.

James started off his career from a humble background. Moreover, the superstar almost moved half a dozen times during his fourth grade and missed several months of school. Up until he received a safe shelter above his head from Frank Walker. These life experiences have clearly played a role in James’ life to successfully operate a family foundation.

LeBron James feels proud of the first graduate from his foundation

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LeBron James formed LJ Family Foundation in 2004 to uplift the children and youth and to provide education and co-curricular educational initiatives. After 19 years of its inception, the organization produced its first graduate through Anthony Klaytor. He is expected to graduate early from the Kent State University and become the first graduate of the foundation.

Following the massive achievement, Klaytor took to a popular IG handle named Everyday Akron, and expressed his emotions. He added, “If it wasn’t for the foundation, I would’ve never been to college… I’m glad that I got the opportunity.” Following that, James took to his IG and shared the video on his story. Along with it, the Lakers superstar also wrote, “We are so proud of you, Anthony!” Moreover, James shared another picture in the following story where Anthony Klaytor stares at a wall art that has the word ‘Promise’ imprinted on it.

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This isn’t the only achievement in the recent past for the foundation. The superstar gave back a special surprise to his birth place a few months back.

James sets up a 60000 sq. ft café

Several months ago, James opened the gates of House Three Thirty to the Akron locals. The café is a multi-use facility equipped with 40 employees. Notably, the workers are paid hourly and provided with experience certificates in the hospitality industry. Following the launch of the place, James wrote, “House Three Thirty is officially open for the WORLD to see… Extremely proud of everyone who worked to bring our dream of a destination in Akron to life…  Let’s keep changing the game.”

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