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Shannon advocates for the Pearl of Wisdom Campaign and cervical cancer awareness
January 29, 2009
Shannon was in New York City January 28th and 29th to advocate for cervical cancer awareness and draw attention to the Pearl Of Wisdom Campaign. Shannon's mother was daignosed with cervical cancer last summer. She is now helping arm women with the knowledge of how to prevent cervical cancer. Please urge the women in your life to visit www.thehpvtest.com and www.pearlofwisdom.us. |
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Shannon in Chicago to promote the Tyson American Cup
January 24, 2009
Shannon Miller will be in
Chicago
January 26th and 27th to promote The Tyson American Cup. This international competition has a legacy of showcasing the sport’s top stars, inclu
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ing Shannon Miller, Nastia Liukin, Shawn Johnson,
Paul Hamm an
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Peter Vi
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mar. The Tyson American Cup is a great opportunity for fans to see some of the world’s best gymnasts – and some rising stars – up close and personal. Get your tickets now!
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Help Shannon Stop Cervical Cancer!
January 12, 2009
January is Cervical Cancer Screening Month. This month, Olympic gymnast Shannon Miller is joining forces with QIAGEN, maker of the digene HPV Test, which detects the cause of cervical cancer. This became a personal mission for Shannon after her mother was diagnosed with Cervical Cancer last summer. She is also showing support for the “Pearl of Wisdom Campaign to Prevent Cervical Cancer” by wearing a special pearl pin (www.pearlofwisdom.us). For more information about the HPV test, visit www.theHPVtest.com. Shannon is urging all women, 30 yrs and older, to ask their doctor or nurse for the HPV Test.
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Olympians visit troops in Iraq
January 06, 2009
Olympic Gold Medalist, Shannon Miller, joins with Olympic Gold medalists Joey Cheek (speed skating), Laura Wilkinson (diving) and Angelo Taylor (track and field) on a 12 day visit to Iraq to support the troops. Shannon visited troops in Afghanistan in 2008 and is excited about heading to Iraq next week, "I am so honored to have the opportunity to personally shake the hands of the true heroes, the men and women who lay their lives on the line for us every day."
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Cervical Cancer Screening Month
January 08, 2009
January is Cervical Cancer Screening Month - Shannon Miller, television host and health advocate will share her personal story, how she has now taken action to protect herself and educate other women, in interviews on Thursday, Jan. 8. Joining her will be Dr. Marie Savard, a nationally recognized internist and women’s health author. She will talk about what women of all ages need to do to make sure they don’t become a statistic themselves. For more detailed information on how to protect yourself and other women in your life please visit www.theHPVtest.com. |
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