Shaquille O’Neal Stresses Importance of Community, Plans to Celebrate 39th Birthday at Boston Children’s Museum

Chad Ochocinco celebrated his 33rd birthday with a party at steakhouse Prime One Twelve in Miami with Bill Clinton.

LeBron James celebrated his 26th birthday, “Full Court Birthday Celebration,” charging $10,000 to $500,000 upon entry and receiving one of the most ridiculous birthday cakes of all time.

 Shaquille O’Neal plans to celebrate his 39th birthday differently, without the luxurious party and celebrity appearances.

On Monday, March 7, Shaq will celebrate his birthday at the Boston Children’s Museum. He may be receiving a huge, decorated birthday cake, donated by BJ’s Wholesale Bakery, but he plans on sharing it with the children of Boston.

This is not the first time the Big Shamrock has recognized the importance of being involved with the children in his community. In 2005, Shaq received the NBA Community Assist Award for the month of December for his charitable contributions during the holiday season.

Before Christmas that year, he purchased toys for more than 500 children in Miami and played the part as “Shaq-A-Claus.” Additionally, he bought toys for more than 250 children of the Boys and Girls Club in South Los Angeles.