William Shatner celebrates 94th birthday with charity work supporting veterans — and a trip to Las Vegas

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William Shatner knows it’s better to give than to receive … and that Las Vegas is a lot of fun. The “Star Trek” alum plans to celebrate his 94th birthday on Saturday by volunteering – as he has for the last 35 years – at his charity. “For the last many years, I have celebrated my birthday by working on a very successful charity called The Hollywood Charity Horse Show,” the 94-year-old revealed to People magazine. “We have been doing it for 35 years and raised millions of dollars for children and veterans.”Shatner started the charity in 1990 after watching handicapped children doing horse therapy. “Shatner sat, deeply affected by what he had seen, saying ‘You can’t watch these kids without knowing you have to help, somehow,’” the charity said on its website.

The charity added, “On one special Saturday evening each year, William Shatner brings together world-class reining horses and riders in breathtaking slides and spins as they compete for top honors in their respective classes,” with all the proceeds going to charity.

As well as his charity work, the “Boston Legal” actor also plans to head to Sin City with his family. “My family is taking me to Las Vegas for dinner and a show, and then back to Los Angeles,” he told People. “It’s going to be a family experience in that wonderful, entertaining city.

I’m really looking forward to it.” Shatner shared his advice for staying young last year on his 93rd birthday, telling People, “Just staying engaged in life, to stay curious.