Thank you to all the fans!
I want to take a second to say thank you to all the fans who voted for me and helped me get back to Hawaii for the Pro Bowl. It is an awesome honor to be voted by my peers and coaches, but even more by the fans and that’s all of you! I wouldn’t have been able to go if it weren’t for all of your votes (no matter how many times you voted, haha).
I also want to say thank you for all of you who voted for my teammates, it will be awesome to throw to 2 of my receivers! Also a special thank you to Erin! Without your help and support I would not be going to Hawaii, so thank you so very much.
Thanks again everyone and I’ll do my best to send some pics for you all to see.
P.S. A special thank you from Ashley because now that you all voted for me she finally gets her honeymoon! Haha
Thanks again, Ben and Ash
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Memorial Day: Formerly known as Decoration Day, it originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died. By the 20th century, Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died while in the service of their country.
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Interview with Big Ben
Ben called in to the DVE Morning Show on Thursday, May 23rd to talk answer questions about changes to the playbook, optimism about Heath Miller's return & more.
You can listen here!
Special Offer This Month: 2013 Ben Roethlisberger Football Camp
Register with the code #SteelerNation and you will get $10 off the registration fee!
But here's the exciting part:
All campers who register with that code will be entered to win this awesome Steelers football signed by both Big Ben & Coach Tomlin!
Sign your child up to join Ben this summer for some football instruction and fun at his Annual Football Camp, sponsored by ProCamps Worldwide!
The Camp is open to boys and girls, ages 7-14.
Ben will be joined by a selection of the top prep and college coaches from the area.
Each day, the campers will experience various stations, specializing in fundamental skills of football. Individual groups will be small to assure that each camper gets maximum instruction.
Ben will give daily talks highlighting the finer points of the game of football and beyond. Parents and guests will be able to listen to camp guests in designated areas at each location.
And you never know which of Ben's teammates will show up to help out #7! Kids that attend Ben's Camp have had the opportunity to meet and get instruction from Brett Keisel, Charlie Batch, Willie Colon, and even Coach Tomlin!
Dates: June 17th and 18th, 2013
Times: 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Place: Seneca Valley High School, Harmony, PA
Cost: $199.*
*If you use the code #SteelerNation when you register, you'll receive a $10 discount off the registration fee, courtesy of ProCamps!
Each camper will receive -
• Camp T-Shirt
• Autographed Camp team photo with Ben
• 7 Hours of expert instruction
• Opportunity to win contests and prizes
In the event of heavy rain or inclement weather, the camp will be moved to a nearby indoor facility. Camp instruction and other related activities will continue inside the facility.
Parents will be notified of the indoor location in the Camp Bulletin that they receive at check-in on the first day of camp.
Additional camp partners include Greater Pittsburgh Physical Therapy and McDonalds. Media partners include KDKA-Channel 2 and WDVE.
A fun and educational experience is guaranteed!
Spots are limited, so participants are encouraged to register early.
You can sign your youngster up for the camp here.
You can see more photos here.
You can watch videos from the camp here (mid-way down the page).
You can read more testimonials from parents and grandparents here.
A phone call from Ben??
You bet!! Now you can send a personalized phone call (or E-Card) from Ben to a family member or friend for a special occasion!

Click on the image for more info!
Ben has NO personal social networking pages or accounts...
He does NOT have a personal Twitter account, a Facebook page, nor a Myspace page.
If you come across one, it's a fake!
But you can follow his website's Twitter feed and Facebook page to stay updated!
Follow @_bigben7
Ben, The Steelers, and Make-A-Wish in 2012
December 28th: An exciting day for a special teen
December 7th: A magical moment for a young fan
November 10th: A perfect wish for a young fan
October 26th: Making a wish come true and then some
October 5th: Nothing but smiles for this young fan
September 14th: A birthday “wish” that will never be forgotten
August 29th: A wish comes true for young Steelers fan
August 18th: Wishes really do come true
August 10th: Steelers make a wish come true
Happy Birthday Wishes To
Zoe Dobbs (May 24th)
Kevin Kadakia (May 24th)
Susan Kurucz (May 24th)
Tashia Carlton (May 25th)
Ryan Coleman (May 25th)
Tangie Headley (May 25th)
Michael J. Boggs (May 26th)
Ashlei Garcia (May 26th)
Carolyn Hribal (May 26th)
Lindsey Keagy (May 26th)
Mary Kimmel (May 26th)
Logan Mazur (May 26th)
Ashley Modafferi (May 26th)
Theresa Modafferi (May 26th)
Matthew Pyrdeck, Jr. (May 26th)
Charlene A. Aguilar-Cardma (May 27th)
Tim Combs (May 27th)
Hunter Darone (May 27th)
Nick Kati (May 27th)
Kim Zubaty (May 27th)
Ami Brown (May 28th)
Pat Stetz (May 28th)
Megan Eaton (May 29th)
Chris Grosclaude (May 29th)
Angel Hollis (May 29th)
Frank Kimmel (May 29th)
Kirby Martin (May 29th)
Jill Platt (May 29th)
Nathaniel Harper (May 30th)
Ashlynn Payne (May 30th)
Jarrett Sirk (May 31st)
Nicholas Prindle (June 1st)
Melanie Stetz (June 1st)
June Williams (June 1st)
Michael Baran (June 2nd)
Toni Carbaugh-Loveland (June 2nd)
Brianna Hart (June 2nd)
Rachel Park (June 2nd)
Brianna Hart (June 2nd)
Rachel Park (June 2nd)
Cindy Pinon (June 2nd)
Raul Pinon (June 2nd)
Jordan Schneider (June 2nd)
Tyra Schneider (June 2nd)
Marla L. Adam (June 3rd)
Kelsey Bittel (June 3rd)
Brendan Keil (June 3rd)
Sean Lagunday (June 3rd)
Shawn McLeish (June 3rd)
Peter Seltzer (June 3rd)
Rob Biella (June 4th)
Madison Carter (June 4th)
Jessica Gilbers (June 4th)
Janet Glover (June 4th)
Brianna McCormick (June 4th)
Alyssa Dolan (June 5th)
John Dolan (June 5th)
Cathy Lane (June 5th)
Troy Christopher (June 6th)
Ben Crouser (June 6th)
Hannah Heller (June 6th)
Owen Neal (June 6th)
Brent Rodriguez (June 6th)
Eric Virostek (June 6th)
*And a special birthday wish this month to 90-year old Steelers fan John "Jack" Stockton (May 25th)
Would you like BigBen7 to post a birthday wish for you or someone else? Just email me with the name, and the birth month and day! Birthdays are posted on Fridays for the coming week.
NOTE: Birthday greeting requests must be sent before the birthday month starts! Otherwise, they will be put on the calendar for the next year.
All fans on the Birthday Wishes list are eligible to win one of Ben's game-used autographed cleats, courtesy of Ben himself!
(Garrett Cagle was Ben's February, 2011 winner)
A birthday winner's name will be drawn and notified at the end of each month in which their birthday was recognized.
*Congratulations to Vince Rubino! He was our Birthday Wishes winner for April!
You can see photos of the Birthday Wishes winners here.
The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation
Check out the Foundation page!
Click on the image below for information on The Giving Back Fund:

If you would like to donate to Ben's Foundation:
Proud Sponsors of The 2013 Ben Roethlisberger Foundation Invitational Golf Tournament
Apollo Jets, the premiere private jets and aircraft charter company:

Patriot Homes USA is a unique building company offering many services and experiences:

EP Pro , Premier women’s golf sportswear company for over 18 years:

Fairway & Greene, luxury golf apparel and sportswearhttp:

Zero Restriction, waterproof rainwear for golfers

You can get info about the Tournament here.
Ronald McDonald House Charities - Pittsburgh Area
For more information and to donate, click on the image link below:

Kids Wish Network
For more information and to donate, click on the image link below:

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh - UPMC
For more information and to donate, click on the image link below:

King Street Sports Bar
If you are visiting or vacationing in South Carolina....
Stop by King Street Grille with locations in Charleston, Kiawah Island, James Island, Mt. Pleasant and Myrtle Beach!
"Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is part owner of the Charleston-based chain that is decked out in full Steelers theme. However, King Street Grille doesn't play favorites, it's a sports bar where all sports fans and fanatics are welcomed.
"If you're looking to catch up on sports highlights or catch a game, then this is the spot." -- Sun News Restaurant Review, July 29, 2010.
Big Ben's BBQ Sauce
Go with what the Pro's use:

A portion of the proceeds donated to The Ronald McDonald House. For home purchase and fundraisers!
Book - The C.H.I.L.D. Game Plan

Written By: Bruce A. Tollner, Rep 1 Sports Foreword by: Stephen R. Covey, #1 Bestselling Author of "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People"
Ben on the book: "As a quarterback, I have played on some championship teams—and I have experienced some painful losses. Regardless of the outcome of any one game, my dad has been there to cheer me on. Whether I throw a winning touchdown pass or an interception, I know my dad is there to say, 'Good job, Son, I am proud of you!' My parents have had a major influence on the way I live life, as well as the way I play football. Because of their influence, and that of my coaches and others, I am blessed to be able to live out a childhood dream to play professional football. The C.H.I.L.D. Game Plan can help you to help your child live out their childhood dreams. Read this book, and put together a winning game plan for your child."—Ben Roethlisberger, Two-time Super Bowl Champion Quarterback, Pittsburgh Steelers
To order your copy, just click on the image link above!
Ben on the Cover