The Miami Heat star is changing the scope of his annual bike-a-thon in his hometown of Akron. He's scrubbing its former "King for Kids" moniker to now call the event "Wheels for Education" and building it around a two-week camp featuring reading and technology classes for 360 children about to enter third grade.
This year's bike event is August 8. James will be accompanied on the 2.6-mile ride by 20 selected high-school students.
James has said several times that making sure kids get through school is one of his biggest away-from-basketball priorities. He did not attend college, jumping directly to the NBA after finishing high school in 2003.
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