December 17, 2011 – From a young age, Shane Victorino lived up to his nickname, the “Flyin’ Hawaiian.”

Racing around his native Maui with self-described reckless abandon as a boy, the speedy Philadelphia Phillies center fielder regularly racked up stitches and trips to the emergency room. But Victorino — a World Series champion, two-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glove winner — wasn’t simply a rambunctious youngster; he suffered from attention deficit disorder.

“I was hyperactive and full of energy, and a lot of times I got myself in trouble because of that,” said the 31-year-old, who still suffers from the condition. “But having the right guidance from the loving parents I had and the community and my teachers helped.”

A married father of three who has lived in Las Vegas since 2004 — when he played for the 51s — Victorino has made helping underprivileged children the mission of his Shane Victorino Foundation, which has committed nearly $1 million to the cause.

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