Shaq Provides New Shoes to Elementary School Students In Georgia O Neal invests in youth on an ongoing basis through philanthropic work. Grow Your Business, Not Your Inbox
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On May 22,
WSB-TV reported that 100 students who attend Wesley Lakes Elementary School in McDonough, Ga., had an opportunity to meet former NBA star, Dr. Shaquille O’Neal, while also getting new sneakers.
As a part of The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation, Reebok and Soles4Souls’ mission to distribute 500 new pairs of shoes to kids in need in Henry County by the end of the summer, the NBA analyst made a personal appearance for the celebration, according the report.
Shaq Provides New Shoes to Elementary School Students in Georgia
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Dr. Shaquille O’Neal continues to give back to youth through
The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation.
Photo credit-FOX 5 Atlanta
On May 22, WSB-TV reported that 100 students who attend Wesley Lakes Elementary School in McDonough, Ga., had an opportunity to meet former NBA star, Dr. Shaquille O’Neal, while also getting new sneakers. As a part of The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation, Reebok and Soles4Souls’ mission to distribute 500 new pairs of shoes to kids in need in Henry County by the end of the summer, the NBA analyst made a personal appearance for the celebration, according the report.
Shaquille O Neal Unveils All-Star Board of Directors for the Shaquille O Neal Foundation
April 30, 2021
The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation is pleased to announce their distinguished list of Board of Directors, featuring leaders and entrepreneurs across entertainment, sports and business.
Founded by O’Neal in 2019, The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation’s mission is to create pathways for underserved youth by providing resources and opportunities for children in need.
“I established The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation to focus my philanthropic efforts on impacting kids who need help the most,” said O’Neal. “This has always been a passion of mine and I want to use my reach within the business community to bring people together. The board members who have joined the Foundation share a common goal to make a difference in the lives of underserved children.”
The Shaquille O Neal Foundation is pleased to announce their distinguished list of
Board of Directors, featuring leaders and entrepreneurs across entertainment, sports and business. Founded by O Neal in 2019, The Shaquille O Neal Foundation s mission is to create pathways for underserved youth by providing resources and opportunities for children in need.
The Shaquille O Neal Foundation I established The Shaquille O Neal Foundation to focus my philanthropic efforts on impacting kids who need help the most, said O Neal. This has always been a passion of mine and I want to use my reach within the business community to bring people together. The board members who have joined the Foundation share a common goal to make a difference in the lives of underserved children.
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Shaquille O Neal has always been a team player, both on and off the court. Since launching his eponymous foundation to support underserved youth in 2019, O Neal, who played for six teams during his 19-year career in the NBA, has sought to recruit an all-star roster.
âThe greatest leaders are the ones smart enough to hire people smarter,â says OâNeal. âWe ll put our resources togetherâand we re definitely going to make a difference.â
Just this month, he welcomed business leaders including Jamie Siminoff, founder and CEO of Ring, Jeanie Buss, owner and president of the LA Lakers, and Elicia Azali, chief revenue officer of The General to the Shaquille OâNeal Foundationâs board of directors.