Shaq visited the Henry County Schools Learning and Support Center on Wednesday. Author: Donesha Aldridge (11Alive) Updated: 10:35 PM CST December 16, 2020
HENRY COUNTY, Ga. He may be known for his skills on the basketball court, but Shaquille O Neal is scoring major points in other ways to help communities in metro Atlanta
His latest act of kindness includes providing more than 800 children with gifts just in time for the holidays.
Shaq visited the Henry County Schools Learning and Support Center on Wednesday.
According to a news release, it s the 19th year Shaq-A-Claus has delivered presents to children, but this year s event looks different due to the coronavirus.
He may be known for his skills on the basketball court, but Shaquille O'Neal is scoring major points in other ways to help communities in metro Atlanta.
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Shaq-A-Claus is Coming to Town
December 15, 2020 GMT
ATLANTA, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ Christmas is coming early for more than 800 schoolchildren in the Atlanta area as Shaquille O’Neal (aka Shaq-A-Claus) visits Henry County Schools Learning and Support Center on Wednesday, December 16th at 5:30 PM.
This marks the 19th year that Shaq-A-Claus has delivered holiday gifts and cheer to underprivileged children around the country.
“Every year, a lot of families struggle to provide for their children at the holidays,″ O’Neal said. “Because of the pandemic, it could be a lean Christmas for a lot of kids. Once again, I’m grateful for my business partners this year, who have stepped up and have been incredibly generous to the school children of McDonough. I encourage everyone to reach out to the folks in your community who need help, do what you can and spread some holiday cheer.�