James may not be MVP but his service in the community can not be matched.
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Cleveland Cavs’ LeBron James is this year’s recipient of the Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award for his “outstanding service and dedication to the community.”
Via WBNS:
Cleveland’s superstar is being honored for his educational work in Akron, Ohio, his hometown. He has helped more than 1,100 at-risk students through his LeBron James Family Foundation, which partnered with the University of Akron in 2015 to provide full scholarships to students who meet eligibility requirements. James is also starting a new public “‘I PROMISE” school to aid students and their families.
“It means a lot,” James said of the award, which is named after the league’s second commissioner. “I do so much for my community and my foundation does a great job of giving families and kids and the youth an opportunity to better their lives and better their futures and for that part of what I do to be recognized, it’s definitely an award that not only myself and my foundation but all my kids that are a part of my program and all the people that look up to me, it’s their award for sure.”
James has mentored students by writing letters, calling their homes and rewarding them with tickets to Cavs games. He has also bought groceries, supplied uniforms and arranged outings to expose the youngsters to new experiences.
This year’s MVP Award is being decided among Russell Westbrook, James Harden and Kawhi Leonard. The winner will be announced on June 26.
Source: WBNS
LeBron James Receives Award For ‘Dedication To The Community’ was originally published on mycolumbusmagic.com
