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O’Neal Wows MHS Students
<\/b>O’Neal surprised students during the school’s “Our Big Pledge Challenge” event, where he played games and encouraged the crowd to embrace values such as strength, purpose and perseverance. He then joined 2,500 students and staff in signing a commitment wall, leaving both a literal and symbolic mark on the school’s history.<\/p>\n

“Hershey showed up with heart today,” said Shaquille O’Neal. “I came to remind these kids that they’ve got greatness in them. When you believe in yourself and put in the work, there’s no limit to what you can do.”<\/p>\n

“Shaquille O’Neal’s presence today brought energy and a powerful message to our students,” said\u00a0Peter G. Gurt ’85, President of Milton Hershey School. “His story of perseverance and purpose aligns with our mission and the values we’ve upheld for a century.”<\/p>\n

Bringing Big Laughs to Hersheypark
<\/b>The excitement continued at Hersheypark, where O’Neal and a group of MHS students checked out the newly launched Shaq-A-Licious<\/i> Laff Trakk, an immersive overlay of the indoor glowing coaster offered as part of its Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights seasonal event<\/a>, which runs through Nov. 2, 2025. The first-of-its-kind coaster overlay features graphics, lighting and enhanced audio-visual treatments, including a curated voice over by O’Neal.<\/p>\n

While in the park, O’Neal also recorded an episode of The Big Podcast with Shaq<\/i>.<\/p>\n

Big, Meet Delicious
<\/b> Shaq-A-Licious<\/i>\u00a0Laff Trakk<\/i> is inspired by O’Neal’s Shaq-A-Licious<\/i> XL Gummies, created in partnership with The Hershey Company. The oversized gummies are available now in Original, Sour and new Sneaker Shapes<\/a>. Following its launch in 2024,\u00a0Shaq-A-Licious\u00a0<\/i>XL Gummies became\u00a0Hershey’s\u00a0#1 sweets launch of the year.<\/p>\n

The day concluded with O’Neal’s keynote address at the PA Chamber Annual Dinner at Hershey Lodge.<\/p>\n

ABOUT MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL<\/b>
Milton Hershey School is one of the world’s best private schools, where qualifying students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade live on campus and receive an exceptional educational experience\u2014with all costs covered. For more information, visit mhskids.org<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n

ABOUT HERSHEY ENTERTAINMENT & RESORTS
<\/b>Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company is a world-class entertainment and hospitality company dedicated to preserving the legacy of Milton S. Hershey. Founded in 1927 by Milton S. Hershey, HE&R and its subsidiaries own and\/or operate the Hersheypark Entertainment Complex, Hersheypark Arena & Stadium, ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park, Hershey Bears AHL Hockey Club, GIANT Center arena, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge, Hersheypark Camping Resort, The Spa At The Hotel Hershey, MeltSpa by Hershey, Hershey Country Club and Hershey Golf Collection. For additional information about HE&R, visit www.HersheyEntertainmentandResorts.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

ABOUT THE HERSHEY COMPANY
<\/b>The Hershey Company is an industry leading snacks company known for making more moments of goodness through its iconic brands, remarkable people and enduring commitment to doing the right thing for its people, planet, and communities.\u00a0Hershey\u00a0has more than 20,000 employees in the U.S. and worldwide who work daily to deliver delicious, high-quality products. The company has more than 90 brand names in approximately 80 countries that drive more than\u00a0$11.2 billion\u00a0in annual revenues, including\u00a0Hershey’s, Reese’s, Kisses, Kit Kat\u00ae, Shaq-A-Licious, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers,\u00a0<\/i>and\u00a0Ice Breakers<\/i>, and salty snacks including\u00a0SkinnyPop, Pirate’s Booty<\/i>\u00a0and\u00a0Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels<\/i>.<\/p>\n

For over 130 years,\u00a0Hershey\u00a0has been committed to operating fairly, ethically and sustainably. The candy and snack maker’s founder,\u00a0Milton Hershey, created\u00a0Milton Hershey School\u00a0in 1909, and since then, the company has focused on helping children succeed through equitable access to education.<\/p>\n

To learn more, visit\u00a0www.thehersheycompany.com<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n

SOURCE The Hershey Company<\/p>\n

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