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Cooper Thornton1280 viewsCooper is going to be 8-years old in March and is a "Huge Ben/Steelers fan".
Photo: Cheryl Kent
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Jovan Ortiz, October 20101279 viewsJovan would wear his #7 jersey 24/7 according to his father Jonathan, even in the bathtub!
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November 1, 2013: Big Ben donates to Make-A-Wish1278 viewsSteelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger loves when he has the opportunity to put a smile on the face of a child who visits the team through the Make-A-Wish® foundation. The reaction he always gets from the kids is one of pure joy, making the day of a young fan that definitely can use a boost.
On Friday he did even more to help, presenting a check to Make-A-Wish® Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia for $30,000, a donation from the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation. Roethlisberger made a similar donation last year and said hearing from the kids who had their wishes granted as a result made it extra special.
“I got a packet and an envelope with a bunch of letters in it from Make-A-Wish kids whose wishes got granted,†said Roethlisberger. “I could just see the smile on their faces as I was reading the letters. It means so much to me and my family and the foundation to be able to help out Make-A-Wish.â€
Roethlisberger presented the check to Judith Stone, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish® and eight-year old Anthony Cook. Cook, a huge Roethlisberger fan who had his wish of going to Disney World granted and in turn has given back by donating the money he received from the tooth fairy and getting a good report card to help other kids.
The wide-eyed Cook was in awe meeting Roethlisberger and some of his teammates, watching practice and then heading into the locker room.
“It felt really good to meet Ben,†said Cook, “I was really excited. We went in the locker room and he made me find his locker.â€
Roethlisberger also gave Cook the torn jersey he wore against the Raiders, giving the young boy something he will always treasure, as Roethlisberger himself treasures meeting the kids whose wishes he helps grant at the team’s practice facility throughout the season.
The money that Roethlisberger donated will help to fund seven wishes, allowing the smiles to continue for a while.
You can read more from Ms. Varley here:
http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Roethlisberger-donates-to-Make-A-Wish/ffd436c0-3b2a-480f-b38b-d264840e48ce
You can also watch video of Ben’s presentation to Make-A-Wish here:
http://www.steelers.com/video-and-audio/videos/Update--Ben-donates-to-Make-A-Wish-/6ba2c77b-17e4-440a-b41b-85b42c1f8bfa
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August, 2010 - Benji drops back to pass....1272 views...with the same form as his favorite quarterback!
Benji Novak was on the field during Steelers training camp working on his passing fundamentals.
Photo submitted by his parents, Alan and Jan Novak.
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Switzerland, 20061270 viewsUS Football-Star Ben Roethlisberger unterwegs als "swiss roots-"Botschafter in der Schweiz.
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October, 2010 - Jackson Ritter1268 viewsFuture Steelers QB Jackson Ritter looks like he's ready to take the field!
Photo taken by his mom, Erin.
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December, 2013 - Shineque Moore1268 viewsWas Shineque excited about receiving a special edition Pink & Black Nike from Ben as the winner of December's birthday drawing?
Just a little bit:
"Oh my God! Tell Big Ben thank you so much he will never know how much that means to me and my Mom! I appreciate it so much already......And thank you for everything! It means a lot to know that Big Ben cares! Thank you again!"
Shineque has been caring for her mother, Ruth Harrell, who has been battling breast cancer since 2012. God bless both these lovely ladies! Please pray for both Steeler Nation!
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Nike Pro commercial1267 viewsPhoto: Ben Roethlisberger (Ice-Man) in Nike Pro for Athletes commercial in 2005.
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Switzerland, 20061266 views
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2012 Training Camp - August 12th1266 views"Me and Ben Roethlisberger at Steelers camp!" -- A.J. Hughes
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October 26, 2012 - Make-A-Wish receives check for $25,0001265 viewsBen gets a kiss from Judith Stone, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish during an impromptu press conference to hand over the check. The money was raised during The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation Invitational Golf Tournament in July.
Screen cap: Steelers
Video of the press conference:
http://www.steelers.com/video-and-audio/videos/Ben-Roethlisberger-Donates-To-Make-A-Wish/d5c8ea5f-7ad2-4aa7-8b2a-0807d231ad30
Photo: Steelers
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