LeBron James Donates $41 Million To Send 1,100 Kids To College

Basketball star Lebron James didn’t have the easiest childhood. Born in Akron, Ohio, his parents often struggled to make ends meet, which is why they sent him to live with the family of Frank Walker. It is a fortunate thing they did because it was through Walker that James learned of his love and talent for basketball.

Now a professional athlete, James has the ability to help others. And, he’s proven just how loyal he is to the community that raised him by donating a momentous amount of funds to help kids from Akron go to college.

ESPN reports that the star, who often refers to himself “as just a kid from Akron,” partnered with the University of Akron to provide a guaranteed four-year scholarships to the school for students in his “I Promise” program who qualify.

The scholarship will cover tuition and the university’s general service fee – approximately $9,500 per year. All in all, the scholarship should cover the costs for 1,100 kids, which will cost his foundation a total of $41.8 million.

The NBA star announced the good news in June while hosting an event for students at Cedar Point Amusement Park. He said:

“It’s the reason I do what I do. These students have big dreams, and I’m happy to do everything I can to help them get there. They’re going to have to earn it, but I’m excited to see what these kids can accomplish knowing that college is in their futures.”

The criteria to qualify for the scholarship is still being determined, but most likely will entail students needing to graduate high school within Akron’s public school system and achieve standard testing requirements. Applicants will also likely be required to fulfill a community service obligation.

 

“It means so much because, as a kid growing up in the inner city and a lot of African-American kids, you don’t really think past high school,” said James, who bypassed college to jump to the NBA. “You don’t really know your future. You hear high school all the time, and you graduate high school and then you never think past that because either it’s not possible or your family’s not financially stable to even be able to support a kid going to college.”

Smoking Hot Heroes! French Firemen Strip Off For A Charity Calendar

A group of French firemen stripped off for a scorchingly hot new charity calendar to raise money for Pompiers Sans Frontieres, an organisation that provides humanitarian aid.

The photos were taken by French fashion photographer Fred Goudon, who spent a full year snapping the guys. “For me and for many others, firefighters are heroes. Every single day, these guys are out there saving people’s lives,” Goudon told The Local. “And they’re all so nice, so strong… and you
can see it in the pictures that there is a kind of pride in them that others don’t have.”

Photo credit: Fred Goudon

Kim Kardashian Donates 1000 Pairs Of Shoes To Charity

She may have given birth less than a week ago but that hasn’t stopped Kim Kardashian from getting stuck in with a new project.

Hours after bringing baby Saint West home from the hospital, Kim took to her Twitter page to reveal that being up late breastfeeding had opened her eyes to a whole new charity initiative

She wrote: “I’m up breastfeeding & watching this show Dish Nation. I heard the cutest story of a girl who is trying to find 1000 pairs of shoes to donate to this charity Soles For Souls!

“They helped her during Hurricane Katrina. I think I know the designer of Shoe of the Year Award!

“Kanye and I would love to donate those 1000 shoes to Soles For Souls.I’ve been looking online to find this little girl so we can let her know the shoes are on their way….but can’t seem to find her.

“So whoever you are ….these shoes are for you! We will contact Soles For Souls! You reached your goal, so proud of you!!! xoxox [sic]”

She later added: “Can u help me find the girl who is trying 2 get 1000 pairs of shoes by Christmas @DishNation @Soles4Souls Kanye & I would love to donate! [sic]”

So far it looks as though her mission to find the little girl has been unsuccessful, but with the power of the internet we have every faith that Kim will find her somehow.

Credit: Yahoo

Arsenal Offer Aid To Syrian Refugee Crisis

Arsene Wenger has called the need to help those fleeing the war-torn country for Europe “immediate” as the Gunners team up with Save the Children.

Arsenal will donate £1 for every ticket sold for their Premier League meeting with Stoke City at the Emirates Stadium to Save the Children’s Refugee Crisis Appeal.

A number of football clubs, including Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich have all pledged money to aid those who have fled conflict in Syria and arrived in their respective countries.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has called for other clubs to contribute in a similar way in order to offer significant help to those in need.

“The need is immediate so we decided to be immediately helpful,” Wenger told the club’s official website.

“You know that we are always involved with a helpful attitude, we have our own foundations and charity and this is a special case where people are in the need of special help.

“It’s an exceptional circumstance and I’m very happy that our club contributes to help refugees to settle in countries where they come without anything. We’ll give £1 for every ticket sold [against Stoke] and if everyone can contribute like we do then I think we can give very, very strong help.”

Zahra Buhari Resurfaces As Charity Ambassador (PHOTOS)

Zahra Buhari, who once sparked Nigerian social media with alluring photos now becomes new ACE charity ambassador.

Meet our new ACE charity Ambassador At Large-@zmbuhari Who is just as eager to make measurable sustainable impacts.
— ACE Charity (@Acecharity) August 9, 2015

The mission of the organization is to re-define the meaning of charity in Africa while providing education, literacy skills and training to African children and youths.

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Zahra, a medical microbiology student of the University of Surrey in England, is one of Buhari’s eight living children.