West Des Moines native, Olympic Gold Medalist and current Champion of Dancing with the Stars Shawn Johnson was one of the featured celebrity contestants on the 10th Anniversary Celebration of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" with special host Regis Philbin. As a contestant Johnson was given the opportunity to win $50,000 for the charity of her choice by sitting in the hot seat and answering a single Millionaire question correctly.

 Last night viewers saw Johnson correctly answer a question about the lyrics to "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer" and thus take home $50,000 for her charity Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines. Johnson's affiliation and affection for the hospital goes back several years to when she was a patient at the hospital for normal childhood ailments and to when she was introduced to the philanthropic aspect of giving back to her community by Rich Willis of Willis Autos, a longtime supporter of the hospital.

 An advocate for public awareness and support of Women's and Children's Cancers, Johnson thought this financial donation would be a perfect opportunity to support a play space on the fourth floor of Blank. "When in the hot seat with Regis asking me that question, I really was certain of my answer but then the pressure of being able to win the money for the hospital started to make me nervous so I did what any smart person would do and used my audience lifeline. With that kind of money on the line, the kind of money that can benefit so many children, I didn't want to take any chances," says Johnson.

 "Our staff, families and patients feel honored that Shawn Johnson is committed to Blank Children's Hospital, her hometown children's hospital. We are excited that she has named the Playroom on the fourth floor of Blank Children's, and a place where so many patients and families will benefit from her generous gift," said Ken Cheyne, MD, Medical Director, Blank Children's Hospital.

 In special recognition for her generosity and commitment to helping children, Blank Children's will hold a check presentation ceremony at the hospital with Johnson.