Children's Miracle Network Ambassador Appointed to the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.Olympic Gold Olympic Gold is the official video game of the XXV Olympic Summer Games, hosted by Barcelona, Spain in 1992. It was released for the Sega consoles, Mega Drive/Genesis and Master System, and Sega's handheld, Game Gear. Medalist Allyson Felix Allyson Felix (born November 18, 1985 in Los Angeles, California) is a track and field sprint athlete, competing internationally for the United States in the 200 meters. Felix, born and raised in southern California, is also a devout Christian and is the daughter of an ordained Champions the Cause of Children's Health Children's Health Definition Children's health encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of children from infancy through adolescence. in Her Roles as Ambassador for Children's Miracle Network The Children's Miracle Network (CMN) is an international non-profit organization that raises funds for Children's hospitals, medical research and community awareness of children's health issues. , Member of the President's Council SALT LAKE CITY -- Children's Miracle Network, an international non-profit that raises funds for 170 children's hospitals This is a list of children's hospitals. See also Pediatric Care. International
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"The missions of both the President's Council and Children's Miracle Network provide me with an opportunity to focus on children's health, a cause I am committed to and passionate about," said Felix. "I am looking forward to working with President Obama and his administration in furthering this cause." Felix officially joined the Children's Miracle Network family in September 2008, a relationship that allows Felix to make appearances and speak out on behalf of the 17 million children treated in Children's Miracle Network hospitals each year. Felix competed in the 2008 Summer Olympic Games The Summer Olympic Games or the Games of the Olympiad are an international multi-sport event held every four years, organised by the International Olympic Committee. in Beijing, where she earned a gold medal in the 1,600 meter relay and a silver medal in the 200 meters. She was also the 200 meters silver medalist in the 2004 Summer Olympic Games, and is the current and two-time world champion in the 200 meters. Felix will make her third Olympic appearance at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. About Children's Miracle Network Children's Miracle Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children's hospitals. Each year the 170 Children's Miracle Network hospitals provide the finest medical care, life-saving research and preventative education to help millions of kids overcome diseases and injuries of every kind. To learn more, go to www.childrensmiraclenetwork.org. |
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