In 2008, Jimmy Lakey adopted his son, River, from a Rwandan orphanage at the age of 3. Before leaving the country to come home to America, he made a promise to take care of River’s friends back in Rwanda. What started off as ‘Jimmy’s Orphan Project’ went from taking care of a handful of orphan children into providing education, food and even homes for hundreds of orphans and widows in Rwanda as a registered non-profit called, River’s Promise.
River’s Promise recently completed phase one of the school campus (Legacy Christian Academy) they are building. Legacy Christian Academy is the only building within miles to have electricity and running water and each student receives two meals a day there (for many, the only food they eat). Jimmy says he found his ‘why’ helping the people of Rwanda. We hope this story helps you find your ‘why’ as well.
To learn more about River’s Promise or to donate, go to: www.riverspromise.org
Jimmy Lakey
Founder and Chairman of River’s Promise and Broadcast Media Executive
Jimmy Lakey is a motivated and innovative intrapreneur with more than twenty years of experience in broadcasting, marketing, branding, and promotion. He is a dynamic broadcast personality known for a strong creative vision and the ability to take projects from concept to compelling live storytelling while maintaining a polished professional presence. Jimmy specializes in talent and project management, with a proven track record of turning great ideas into radio shows that entertain and inspire a diverse, multi generational audience. He is also an authority in content creation and slogan development, helping clients build and strengthen their brands through powerful storytelling. Jimmy holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and Pre Law from The University of Texas at Arlington.
In addition to his media career, Jimmy is the Founder and Chairman of River’s Promise, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting orphans, vulnerable children, and widows in Rwanda, Africa. Through River’s Promise, he is deeply committed to service, advocacy, and long term community impact.


