Bringing Awareness To Childhood Obesity

America's Most Decorated Gymnast, Shannon Miller, Aims to Bring Awareness To Childhood Obesity.

Shannon Miller recently announced the formation of the Shannon Miller Foundation, which is dedicated to fighting childhood obesity. Today, an estimated one third of all children in the United States are over weight, while the occurrence of obesity has more than quadrupled in the last 25 years. This epidemic leads to life threatening issues such as heart disease, asthma, hypertension and type II diabetes. Through Shannon's passion for children and fitness, she strives to make a positive impact on their health through education and awareness of the health risks associated with this disease.

The Shannon Miller Foundation gives children the opportunity to be physically active, and gain greater nutritional knowledge. Through selected programs, these children will learn why it is important and fun to be physically active, and why it is crucial to fuel their bodies with healthy foods.

Shannon will work with programs that encourage children to become more physically active, while teaching proper training and fundamental skills.

Visit www.ShannonMillerFoundation.com/info to view exciting upcoming events, including Climb Jacksonville!

Funds to support the Shannon Miller Foundation are raised through corporate and personal contributions, as well as special events.

The Shannon Miller Foundation is a 501c3 Not For Profit Corporation, and all contributions are therefore tax deductible.

For more information regarding The Shannon Miller Foundation please email: smfoundation@shannonmiller.com or contact Sheryl Shade at 212-307-5128.

Visit The Shannon Miller Foundation website for more details: www.shannonmillerfoundation.com