23 heartwarming photos of athletes giving back for the holidays

This is cool: Michael Vick paid a visit to Hurricane Sandy victims at a shelter in Atlantic City, N.J.

Adams Jones jerseys for all! The Baltimore Orioles outfielder took two families on a holiday shopping trip at Target.

Santa Clause and his elf (Or: Detroit Pistons Andre Drummond and Rodney Stuckey) picked up presents for kids on a holiday shopping trip. The holiday spirit is strong in this one.

This is great. In early December, Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson spent nearly $20,000 on kids in need.

It's not just players giving back. The Bruins front office donated nearly $23,000 in toys spread across local children's hospitals.

Atlanta Falcons running back Jason Snelling put his arm around the cute kids at his holiday party.

Nice bell ringing, guys. Seattle Sounders FC players Brad Evans and Kasey Keller chipped in at The Salvation Army.

That's a big check! New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia donated money to help with the dance program at the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club.

Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins goes on a shopping trip with kids, but he probably made their day with his outfit alone.

Clothes! Titans running back Chris Johnson tweeted that he had fun taking a family Christmas shopping. Wonder if that included fashion advice?

That is a lot of presents. The New York Islanders with a big old cart full of gifts to give to children.

Holiday spirit is best shared with others. A lot of Texas Rangers showed up at Cook Children's Hospital with lots of gifts and big smiles.

Cheese! Tony Romo and the Cowboys stopped by a local children's hospital to give out gifts and spend time with the kids.

Reading is FUNdamental. Clippers forward Grant Hill read "Are you grumpy, Santa?" during an Adopt-A-Family event.

Nice hat, Russell Westbrook! The Oklahoma City Thunder guard held a Holiday party for kids at Citizens Caring for Children.

Look at these smiles. Seatle Seahawks players KJ Wright and Bobby Wagner helped out at Salvation Army.

Aww! The Cleveland Cavaliers had a toy drive party and some adorable kids showed up.

It's a very Jimmer Christmas! Sacramento Kings guard Jimmer Fredette pays a visit to Shriner's Hospital.

What an amazing photo. St. Louis Rams wide receiver Danny Amendola and Rampage, the mascot, delivered gifts and spent time at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital.

Brooklyn's in the house. Deron Williams goes on a shopping spree with children affected by Hurricane Sandy.

So cute. The Philadelphia Eagles "adopted" a classroom at a local elementary school.