Spirit of Giving: Bay Area Athletes Dig Deep to Spread Holiday Cheer

From the hardwood to the gridiron, athletes representing Bay Area professional sports teams have turned out in full force this month to spread some holiday cheer.

Many athletes are busy with regular season competition and even some playoff preparation, but that isn't stopping them from putting smiles on youngsters' faces and filling hearts with joy.

With a little help from @jakkstoys, I was able to surprise some deserving kids from Oakland with holiday gifts!!

A photo posted by Klay Thompson (@klaythompson) on Dec 20, 2016 at 11:10am PST

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— Arik Armstead (@arikarmstead) December 15, 2016

“It’s important to give back. We’re out in a position where we can do that for people.” pic.twitter.com/zsOjglRnhb

— OAKLAND RAIDERS (@RAIDERS) December 16, 2016

How are you giving back this holiday? #CommunityMVP @NFLPA https://t.co/sq5lskdlFj pic.twitter.com/ucdjfWerGq

— Dan Williams (@MrDanWilliams) December 15, 2016

Help spread joy by supporting the @ToysForTots_USA Foundation. These guys are incredible! https://t.co/W59d75vZ1H pic.twitter.com/6rRqhE040W

— Hunter Pence (@hunterpence) December 12, 2016