Pro Sports MVP is proud to announce the Olympic Heroes Tour from January 14th-25th, 2009.  The goodwill military tour will feature gold medalists from the Olympic Games.  The group slated to visit the troops includes:

Shannon Miller- 7-time Olympic medalist.  She earned two Gold Medals in 1996, one in balance beam and one team medal.  In an epic competition Shannon led the American team, affectionately nicknamed the “Magnificent 7” to history when US Women’s Gymnastics finally defeated the Russians for the first time ever; she was the team’s highest scorer.  Shannon ranks as the most decorated gymnast, male or female, in US history and was also the most successful athlete, by medal count, at the 1992 Barcelona Games, winning 5 altogether (2 Silver & 3 Bronze).

“These outstanding Olympic athletes will have a tremendous impact on the military personnel stationed in Iraq.  The group is very excited to meet the troops in Iraq, and it will be everyone’s first visit to the country.  All of the participants have expressed their passion for our troops overseas and are looking forward to a successful tour and once-in-a-lifetime experience” says David Chavez, President of Pro Sports MVP. (read more)

On Wednesday, December 31st, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens will also be hosting Radio Disney AM 600’s 5th Annual Noon Year’s Eve. Join Radio Disney as they count down the hours until 2009 with help from Olympic gold medalist Shannon Miller, games and prizes and an apple juice toast (read more)

The Shannon Miller foundation has exceeded its goal of $10,000 in its first fundraising effort! The Shannon Miller Foundation has partnered with Nikken to raise funds to fight childhood obesity. Portions from the first sales of the NIKKEN Magnetic Sport Bracelet “Shannon Miller Special Edition” have produced over $12,500 thus far in donations to (read more)

KCCI WEST DES MOINES, Iowa -- Gold medal Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson will soon be featured on the front of a cereal box. Johnson made the announcement Saturday at Drake University. She is the first athlete ever to appear on a Cheerios box. The new box will be sold exclusively in Hy-Vee stores after the first of the year. "It's just another reward for all the hard work," Johnson said. "I can't believe I'm going to be on a cereal box. It's just amazing!" Johnson also unveiled a new book about her life. It will be available next week and sold in Hy-Vee stores. (read more)

Chicago 2016 is selling Official Candidate City Merchandise at Macy’s on State Street this holiday season.  On Monday, Olympic Gymnasts Jonathan Horton and Chellsie Memmel helped Chicago 2016 launch the merchandise at Macy’s.

The winning duo signed autographs and apparel for children, parents and other adults and fans who visited the flagship store. (read more)