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We’re going to start with a lil’ story about a lil’ fan whose heart was almost broken on Sunday…but thanks to Ben, it does have a happy ending!

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Marin McLeod just turned 7-years old and wanted to see her “absolute favorite” player LIVE on the field, so her parents drove last weekend from Chicago to St. Louis so she could do just that. But her mom, Melissa, told us that when Big Ben went down with his injury, Marin burst into tears. No amount of consoling was going to make her feel better. In fact, after Ben was carted off the field, she was ready to go home, tears and all!!

She was so worried when she got back home that she wanted her parents to contact Ben to check on him! Well…when Ben saw her sad little face from the family’s email, he wanted to make sure she knew he was “A-OK” – so he posed in the training room on Tuesday morning with the “thumbs up” sign and we sent it to her.

Needless to say, Marin was very relieved (and made quick plans to have her dad print out the photo for her).

From Melissa, “Marin attends Catholic school. She’s in 2nd grade and is working on her sacrament this year. Penance is coming up fast. When I asked her this morning who she said her prayers for — she said Ben!”.



More from Steeler Nation –

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Joanna Forbes ‏@forbes_joanna
Get well soon Ben! A lot of little guys cheering for you! @_BigBen7 #steelernation


“Hi Ben. I just had to add my voice to the chorus of well-wishers hoping you make a speedy recovery. You are the best!” — Love, Maria Van Buskirk


Catalina & John Trujillo: Steeler Nation is praying for you Big Ben, take care of yourself, Steeler Nation will be here when your healed 100%, no use rushing it, your health is more important than a game.

“Ben, I want to start out by telling you I do love football, I play fantasy football (hell i drafted you) and I’m a niner fan. I am sorry so much of football fandom is fantasy football. There are those of us who care about the folks who play. Your not just a number on my fantasy team. I hope and pray for a speedy recovery.” — A Big Ben fan, T.J.


Peter pierce jr ‏@repete1189
@_BigBen7 get well Big Ben.I hope to see you at least on the sidelines.You’re a LEADER.


“I was at the Rams game today and it broke my heart to see Ben go down like that. A mountain of prayers and good wishes from my family are coming your way. We love you!” — Vicki Rizzo


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naomi ‏@becky122175
Caesar’s rocking his Sunday outfit wishing that @_BigBen7 gets well soon! #SteelersNation


“As a Steelers fan, you are saddened when one of your leaders falls. However, I know the team will carry on and Ben will be there to guide Michael Vick and cheer on his team until his return. Ben has faced injuries in the past and has come back strong. Steeler fans expect nothing less. Your fans in the Desert Empire of Palm Springs, CA are sending you all of our best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. God Speed #7!” — Frank Torok

Steelers Our Way ‏@SteelersOurWay
@_BigBen7 prayers from Mulinaro family for quick recovery. @MikeVick next man up! Know u can do it!


Susan Kraus: Your health is #1. Take time to heal. We will be ok. #steelernation you are more than football to Pittsburgh. We love you. You do caring things too.


Kelly McCall ‏@KellyBigben
@_BigBen7 I hope you are feeling some better. Steeler Nation and this fan continues to send get well wishes. Our ❤️’s are with you and yours


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Marky McFly ‏@_zun19a
Had to send my favorite player a custom made ‘get well soon’ card. @_BigBen7 #speedyrecovery #steelernation


Terra Leech: I’m coming from Florida to Thursday nights game and was completely devastated that my favorite NFL player “Big Ben” isn’t gonna be on the field but I have faith that we can still prevail the next month till he’s back and leading the pack for a playoff push! Get better soon #7!

“I am sure you have had a ton of well wishes for Ben. I hope for a speedy recovery so he may enjoy his family. I know in Pittsburgh football is important. But, so is his personal life. So sending positive thoughts and prayers for a healthy recovery.” — Diana Napper, Glimmer of Hope – Symbol of the cure.


Tiffany Mills: Get well soon Ben! I was devastated Sunday, as was all of Steeler Nation, but I was also bummed because it’s been my dream to see Big Ben play and I’ve been saving my money for the last year. Bought a ticket to Thursdays game against Baltimore, plane tickets from Arizona, and down goes Ben the game before i get there. All I can say is I thank God that it wasn’t more serious. I’ll have to save up again for next year. Best wishes Ben!


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Bob Tschappat Jr ‏@BobbyshabJr
Any other QB in league is out for season. @_BigBen7 is a warrior. #GetWellSoonBen #SteelerNation

Tammie Lamberty: My heart is broken that he got hurt but I believe that God will touch him and heal him quicker god bless and amen


Rebecca Johnson Evans: WE don’t have to tell you to hurry up and get well, cause you are the hardest worker ever….we KNOW you’ll do every thing you can to get back in the saddle! And we’ll be praying every day for everything you do. Go get that knee, Ben!


“Hoping you are feeling better. Sure going to miss your amazing game play. You’re a warrior Ben, proved it, many times, very proud to be a Steelers Fan & of you as well. Get well soon, big fan from the Steelers Fan Club in Windsor Locks CT, our best from my family to yours. Take care, and best wishes on your recovery.” — Sincerely, Eric Pagel


Miss Steelers ‏@____korrea
@steelers I’m sad that my man @_BigBen7 can’t play for awhile but I will always love him & support him


Roman TM: Get well soon Ben, we need you, take care for a full recovery, the #SteelersNation in Mexico cheers for you! #GetWellBigBen


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Lil’ Ben, who has his OWN Twitter page, wanted to share his “Get Well” wish! *Thank you to Erin Hutchings!


Jeremy Nolan: Ben you are the true BEAST MODE in the game hope you get well soon and show them how tuff you really are!!


Ronald Thomas ‏@rot72ldt71
@_BigBen7 get well soon we love you and miss you already steeler nation for life


Danni Greene: Hurry back Ben! Miss you already!


“Please know you and your family are being uplifted in prayer as you go through this difficult time. Praying for a speedy recovery. God bless you!” — Brenda H.