LeBron James' mom Gloria James pays a heartfelt gratitude to billionaire Team USA Olympian on special day 

Two-time Olympic gold medalist LeBron James has been a great influence on his fans over the years. But one of the biggest impacts he's had was on the life of his mother, Gloria, who raised him by herself.

Gloria celebrated Parents' Day by posting a photo of the two of them on Instagram, which she accompanied with a heartfelt message.

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"Thank you, son, for making my job as a parent a joy!!!! 👍🏾 Happy Parents Day," Gloria said on the caption. "Love you much! 🖤🖤🖤🖤"

LeBron's talents gave his family a chance to live a good life. Since entering the NBA in 2003, the Lakers star has earned a ton of money due to sponsorships and his league salary. After two decades in the league, he is now a billionaire and has plenty of business ventures and investments. He's also helped his mother become a philanthropist who helps run the LeBron James Family Foundation.

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LeBron James and his mother welcomed the seventh year of the I Promise School

LeBron and Gloria welcomed the seventh year of the Akron-based I Promise School in an Instagram video that was posted on Monday. In the clip, James was seen spending time with the students and giving an inspiring speech showing his appreciation for what they're trying to do.

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"It's an honor, it's a treat, it's a love for me to be able to represent you guys," James said. "No matter if I'm here in my hometown of Akron, Ohio. No matter if I'm playing in Los Angeles, no matter if I'm over all across the world. Everything that I do, everything that I represent is for you guys."

He added, "Every day you step into the I Promise School. There's somebody watching you, there's someone [who] wants to see you do great things, there's someone who wants you to be whatever you want to be. Whatever you dreamed to be. Whatever you want to become."

The I Promise School was established in 2018. LeBron's foundation supports the school and aims to help at-risk children. It started accepting students from grades three and four, gradually becoming a fully-functioning school. It now accepts students from grades one through eight.

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