ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Communities
In Schools (CIS), the national organization dedicated to
empowering at-risk students to stay in school and on a path to a
brighter future, is delighted to welcome NBA Hall of Famer
Shaquille O'Neal as the newest
member of its national board of directors.
"Over all the years I've known Shaquille, he has always shown
himself to be a man of integrity and principle for whom giving back
to his community is a top priority," says Communities In Schools
National Board Chair Elaine Wynn.
"We are privileged to have him among the volunteer leaders of
Communities In Schools."
Shaquille O'Neal, former NBA
basketball player and Hall of Fame inductee, is currently a sports
analyst on the television program, Inside the NBA, and
is considered one of the greatest players in NBA history. O'Neal's
athletic accomplishments include a 19-year NBA career, four NBA
championships (three with the Los Angeles Lakers and one with the
Miami Heat), and 15 All-Star game selections. He is one of only
three players to win NBA MVP, All-Star game MVP, and NBA Finals MVP
in the same year.
Rivaling his athletic accomplishments are O'Neal's off-court
undertakings, which include success in acting, music, television
and gaming. Inspired by positive childhood experiences at the
Boys and Girls Club in Newark, NJ,
O'Neal has a long career of partnering with youth
organizations and giving back to his community.
"Every kid, no matter where they're from or how much money their
parents make, deserves the opportunity to get a good education,"
said O'Neal. "My education was critical to my success on and off
the court. Being in school gave me self-discipline and showed me
the importance of hard work. I always knew that when my playing
days were over, nobody could take my education away from me."
"Even more than Shaquille's extraordinary athletic career, it's
really his passion and dedication to ensuring young people
opportunities for success that makes him such an incredible role
model," said Communities In Schools Founder Bill Milliken.
The Communities In Schools National Board of Directors is
comprised of passionate supporters of the CIS mission, and leaders
in a variety of fields including finance, education, marketing,
law, civil rights and more. Click here to see full list of the
board of national directors.
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