Miracles Gala

2011 Honorees

Shannon Miller

Celebrity Honoree

JDRF is honored to have Shannon Miller as this year's Celebrity Honoree for the 2011 Miracles Gala. Shannon remains The Most Decorated American Gymnast, male or female, in history. She is the only American to rank among the Top 10 All-Time gymnasts and is the only female athlete to be inducted into the US Olympics Hall of Fame – Twice! (Individual (2006) and Team (2008))

Shannon resides in Jacksonville where she hosts a weekly talk radio show dedicated to women's health and fitness. She continues to travel the country as a highly sought after motivational speaker and advocate for the health and wellness of women and children. Shannon and her husband welcomed their first child, John "Rocco" in 2009. In 2010 Shannon launched her company Shannon Miller Lifestyle: Health and Fitness for Women along with her series of fitness books, cookbooks and a "Fit Pregnancy" and "Body After Baby" DVD. In 2011, Shannon launched the Shannon Miller Walk-Fit program: a free online tracking and incentive program. Through her fitness initiatives, Shannon has a conviction to help all people with diabetes and has graciously partnered with JDRF this year to help progress research closer to a cure.

Vistakon

Corporate Honoree

JDRF is proud to have VISTAKON® Division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. as our first official Corporate Honoree for the JDRF Miracles Gala. VISTAKON® Division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL. They manufacture ACUVUE® Brand Contact Lenses in Jacksonville and also in Limerick, Ireland. ACUVUE® is the world's most widely prescribed contact lens, sold in more than 96 countries. The company is known worldwide for innovation, being first to market, and an unwavering commitment to quality. Approximately 3,600 associates are located in Jacksonville as well as five regional areas: Japan; Asia Pacific; Europe, Middle East & Africa; the Americas; and Latin America. The company and its employees have been a top supporter of JDRF for more than ten years. Their employees continue to support the cause by the hundreds and have an unwavering commitment to a cure for type 1 diabetes and its complications.