haq O’Neal, the legendary basketball player and one of the richest athletes in the world, is not only known for his skills on the court but also for his incredible acts of kindness. Recently, Shaq surprised a family of 11 in Texas, known as “The Collins Kids,” with a visit that changed their lives forever.
Shaq believes in the power of doing good deeds and has made a promise to himself to do at least one good thing every time he leaves the house. It’s no wonder that his good deeds often go viral and touch the hearts of many.
Carissa, the mother of Collins’ children, shared how Shaq helped her family in a touching Instagram post on February 23rd. It all started with dinner at Babe’s Chicken, where Shaq treated them to delicious food and spent time together. But Shaq’s kindness doesn’t end there. The next day, he took his family to the Mercedes-Benz store and surprised them with a brand new 15-passenger van. The Collins Kids outgrew a 12-passenger van, and the air conditioning didn’t always work reliably. This generous gift from Shaq was an incredible blessing, especially for Carissa who is pregnant with their child. We had to order and set up the van, but it was worth the wait. The new van should arrive in July!
Carissa’s husband, Mandla Collins, works as a manager at a Mercedes-Benz store in Fort Worth and previously played for the Harlem Globetrotters. So Shaq’s surprise was even more meaningful to their family.
After the surprise in the van, Shaq took the Collins kids to dinner at the Rainforest Cafe, where he once again showed his incredible generosity.
Unaware that some of the tables were occupied by visiting missionaries, Shaq paid for their entire meal. And when he learned that his waitress’ car broke down on the same day, he left her a huge tip of $1,000. Shaq’s kindness knows no bounds.
But Shaku had not forgotten about Mandla. He noticed that Mandre’s truck had been left without air conditioning or heat for some time. So, he took his family to the Ford store and bought Mundla a brand new truck. This is a gesture that shows how much Shaq cares not only about material gifts, but also about improving the overall well-being of the people he helps.
Apart from the material blessings, Shaq gave the Collins Kids something even more valuable—he gave them time, encouragement, and love. Karissa mentioned how Shaq spent time with their family, loving and supporting their children. His kind words and positive energy were priceless.
When asked how she knew Shaq, Karissa explained that their connection began on Instagram. Shaq reached out to her a few months ago and sent her kids a video expressing his love for watching them and even offered to be their “Uncle Shaq.” Karissa gladly accepted his offer, as she grew up watching Shaq play basketball, and her kids were fans of his commercials and movies.
It happened to be Karissa’s birthday when Shaq was in town, so he decided to stop by and wish her a happy day. Karissa described the experience as “surreal” and expressed her gratitude for the love and attention Shaq bestowed upon their family. He played games with the kids, shared words of encouragement, took pictures, and showered them with gifts—a day they will never forget.
Shaq’s inspiring acts of kindness remind us all of the power we have to make a difference, no matter how big or small. Whether it’s a simple act of kindness to a stranger or a generous gesture that changes a family’s life, we can all follow in Shaq’s footsteps and spread love and positivity in our communities. Let’s make the world a better place, one act of kindness at a time.
