Roundup: How Athletes Are Giving Back this Christmas

Michael Thomas, Elena Delle Donne and other athletes surprise fans for Christmas

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The sports calendar does not take a break for the holidays as the NBA featured five games on Christmas day. No NFL games were scheduled so many players spent time with their respective families while others took the opportunity to give back to their communities.

In one of the most touching moments, New Orleans Saints star Michael Thomas visited Oschner Health Hospital to surprise a fan with a new race car. On Sunday, Thomas broke Marvin Harrison's record for most receptions in a single season, which had stood for 17 years.

My friend sent me this video of his nephew meeting @Cantguardmike today. Man this brought tears to my eyes. Thank you Mike for being a special person on & off the field. The Who Dat Nation really appreciate you. ❤️❤️❤️⚜️⚜️⚜️💪 pic.twitter.com/islb6tQ4hz

— Nader Mirfiq (@Nader723) December 24, 2019

Below is a round-up of how some athletes spent their holidays over the past few days:

What a nice holiday gesture 👏

Elena Delle Donne and her family delivered pairs of her signature shoes to people at the Mary Campbell Center.

(via @De11eDonne) pic.twitter.com/da9YapSQva

— espnW (@espnW) December 25, 2019

🎄 this might be the best feeling! Merry Christmas Alyssa! pic.twitter.com/Coof54qMSK

— JuJu Smith-Schuster (@TeamJuJu) December 14, 2019

#Titans RB Derrick Henry visited a Burlington store in Nashville today and surprised several customers by paying off their layaways. The event was made possible through a
partnership with .@PayAwayLayaway and Henry’s personal financial contribution. .@KingHenry_2 pic.twitter.com/ZXabzZJHsY

— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) December 24, 2019

😂😂 Ma Dukes!!!! Happy for her. Glad she loved it bro! https://t.co/ti2aLbOsXF

— Bradley Beal (@RealDealBeal23) December 25, 2019

Merry Christmas!! Love this! 🙌🏽🙏🏽 https://t.co/XGsO35eonl

— τobias Harris (@tobias31) December 25, 2019

Merry Christmas 🎄 https://t.co/N4wsQcKbh1

— Arike Ogunbowale (@Arike_O) December 25, 2019

This is what it’s all about. This means more to me than any gift I could receive & I will keep this video forever. I’m equally thankful for each & every one of y’all who supports me & I cannot thank you all enough! Merry Christmas to everybody! Side note, this made my mom cry❤️ https://t.co/XXXHzoB9uT

— Chief Chavis™ (@MichaelChavis11) December 24, 2019

He got a Saquon jersey for Christmas, and his reaction says it all 💙

(via @LoganFlowers_) pic.twitter.com/t960ND2xO6

— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) December 25, 2019