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Shaq-A-Claus delivers Toys For Tots at Toys R Us

Former NBA player Shaquille O'Neal is putting on the red and white to become Shaq-A-Claus for Marines Toys For Tots. Toys R Us shoppers will be able to view and print his list at in-store kiosks to see toys to purchase and donate for the cause.

November 9, 2015

Former NBA player Shaquille O'Neal is putting on the red and white to become Shaq-A-Claus for Marines Toys For Tots. Toys For Tots is a charity program, which encourages customers to donate toys at their local Toys R Us for impoverished children, according to a press release.

Customers can view and print the Great Big Shaq-A-Claus Wish List on Toys R Us Wish List kiosks to see the toys requested for donation. In addition, O'Neal will utilize social media to invite users to #PlayItForward, an initiative to raise awareness for children living in poverty and encourage users to donate.

"We are thrilled to partner with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation once again to provide toys to children who might otherwise go without one this holiday season," said David Brandon, Chairman and CEO for Toys R Us. "We are honored to have Shaquille O'Neal back in his Santa suit helping us #PlayItForward, and we value his ongoing commitment to join us in spreading the joy of Christmas to kids in need around the country."

"Making wishes come true around the holidays is especially important to me, as I know how much one toy and one act of kindness can matter. When I was a kid, I was given my very own Dr. J autographed basketball, inspiring me to believe I could grow up to be a basketball star," O'Neal said in the release. "Now, in partnership with Toys R Us and the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, I'm making it my mission as Shaq-A-Claus to give back and spread holiday cheer to the millions of needy kids in the U.S. I encourage everyone to join me this year, and remember – every toy counts!"