Happy (Training) Campers!1145 viewsJuly 27, 2012: The Davis girls show off their autographed mini-helmets signed by Big Ben after practice. From left to right, Abi (7 years old), Ami (7 years old), Ali (17 years old), and Emily (5 years old).
While at training camp, Kevin and his daughters witnessed an event unfold between a young man with cerebral palsy named Jeffrey Metz and Ben. Kevin wanted to share it on the website:
I wanted to share an amazing experience from my family’s first trip to Steelers Training Camp on Friday July 27th, 2012.
No matter where I have lived, I have always bled Black and Gold, so it was a special day for my family. My oldest daughter turned 17 and I turned 40 that day. We could hardly contain our excitement. Being as close as we were to the players was amazing.
We were sitting on the hill when practice ended, and when we saw how many people were lined up in front of the UPMC Experience, we wrote off the opportunity to get autographs. Then we noticed a crowd gathering about 30 feet to our left. Ben Roethlisberger was signing autographs!!! Erin, Ben was fantastic! He signed helmets for ALL FOUR of my girls and my nephew. Ben worked all the way down the fence and was good enough to sign my jersey too! As great as that was..that’s not the amazing part of this story.
As I was waiting, a handicapped gentleman was trying to make his way to Ben with the aid of metal crutches with leather straps. He was drenched in sweat, the effort to get to Ben a feat in itself. Steelers fans are the best fans on the planet, and many moved aside to let him get to Ben at the fence. I heard his uncle tell how far they had walked to get to him, after driving to Latrobe from FLORIDA to watch Ben practice.
After Ben heard the story, he turned to a worker near him and asked if they could get a wheelchair. When no one responded, Ben shouted out to a guy sitting in the last golf cart “Hey, C’MON!!†and waved him over. Ben turned to the fan and said, “You’ve done enough walking for today. I’m going to get you a ride.†Ben asked the fans to step away from the fence so he had a clear path to the cart. I also heard Ben say that he was going to ride with them back to their vehicle! The fan made his way along the fence, overcome with emotions, to the applause of the other fans lucky enough to be there. Ben signed autographs for another 10-15 minutes (it seemed like over an hour total time) before finally meeting the gentleman and his family at the golf cart.
Most guys in Ben’s position would not have done the same thing. But Ben showed no hesitation at all to help the guy out. As a parent of 4 I’m always looking for “teachable moments, “ and I can’t think of a better example of how to treat your fellow man. My daughter Ami Suffers from Turner’s Syndrome, and having a child with her own set of challenges really made this experience resonate with my family. Ben might remember the little girl in the pink dress he couldn’t see until she held her mini helmet up over her head. He looked down at her through the fence and said, “There you are sweetie. I got you!â€
It’s sad that no matter how many media personalities I have reached out to, no one seems interested in the good deed stories. It’s a shame that in today’s society a failed drug test is front page news, whereas a humanitarian deed is not newsworthy.
My message to you: Ben’s good deed did NOT go unnoticed! Please thank Ben for me. My family is grateful to have been a part of that day, and to have witnessed the true heart of our quarterback.
Sincerely,
Kevin M. Davis – Steelers fan for life! 
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South Fayette & Neighbors Magazine, July/August 2007 issue2334 viewsBen poses with two students during a recent visit to South Fayette School.
For more photos, see the Community Events gallery.
To read the article about Ben's visit, check the Articles page, 2007 section "Sales Blitz".
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2004 13511 viewsBen poses with his parents Ken and Brenda and sister Carlee at home in Findlay, Ohio.
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Ben with his parents, Ken and Brenda15161 viewsfrom a May 2, 2004 article in the Pittsburg Post-Gazette entitled, "The Real Life - Ben Roethlisberger":
"We ate dinner at home together every night. That's why I think my family means so much to me."
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Erik Glass and Ben1772 viewsFrom an email sent to Rep1Sports on August 12, 2010:
My name is Dave Glass and I head up the broadcast division at Findlay Publishing Company.
My son, Erik, is also a HUGE Ben Fan.
The purpose of my email is to let you – perhaps even Ben – know that our Radio station [WFIN AM 1330] decided long ago to continue carrying Steelers’ Football.
I hope that Ben will be supportive of our decision and know that we are always here for him.
I suspect Ben listened to me on the radio…years ago growing up in Findlay.
We wish him well and GO STEELERS!
Respectfully, Dave
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Ben and Carlee14645 viewsfrom a May 2, 2004 article in the Pittsburg Post-Gazette entitled, "The Real Life - Ben Roethlisberger":
"Roethlisberger challenges sister Carlee in pullups during a workout."
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Support from Afghanistan!1431 viewsPFC Phil Smith (left) and SSG Rey Rivera are currently deployed to Afghanistan out of Ft. Lewis, Washington. Both are "big time Steeler fans", and can't wait for this season to start. PFC Smith is from Pittsburgh, and SSG Rivera is from Arizona.
Thank you both! Be safe and God bless!
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April 25, 2015 - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Dauch Indoor Stadium & Ben Roethlisberger Field1923 viewsBen was an honored guest at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating Miami’s David & Anita Dauch Indoor Sports Center and Ben Roethlisberger Field.
Photo: Diane Daily
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August, 2013 - Regios De Acero Steelers Fan Club, Monterrey, Mexico698 viewsThe Regios de Acero Steelers, proud fan club of Steelers México, wants Ben to know that not only do they “have his backâ€â€¦.but they have his jersey on as well!
“This season, my friends and I will make the trip to the “home†of the Steelers – Heinz Field in December for the game against the Bengals!†– Roger Saucedo
Thank you to Roger Saucedo!
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2008 Ben Roethlisberger Football Camp (June 23-25, 2008)2525 views
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January 9, 2018 - Check out our Steelers Snow Fort!807 viewsAll we need to do is hang a Terrible Towel at the entrance and we’re done. Go Steelers! Go Daddy!! — Benjamin Jr., Baylee & Bodie.
Yeah, and Bodie has already been officially notified that this IS a fans-only Steelers Snow Fort, so he has to go back in the house and get Mommy to help him put on his Steelers hat or he won’t be able to come back in!! — Benjamin Jr.
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July 29, 2017 - Training Camp1759 viewsWhen I was a baby, you would hold me in your arms.
I felt the love and tenderness, keeping me safe from harm.
I would look up into your eyes, and all the love I would see.
How did I get so lucky, you were the dad chosen for me.
There is something special about a father’s love.
Seems it was sent to me from someplace up above.
I will love you forever & I just wanted you to know,
Can’t wait ’til camp is over for the return of my Super Hero!
Photo: Peter Diana, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
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