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Game ball for Lil' Fan Richard Culliver919 viewsâ€œThat was the first time weâ€™ve done the victory formation, I believe this year, to take a knee to end it, and I wanted to keep that. Thereâ€™s a little boy that's been very sick that has been on my website, and has been checking inâ€¦and I want to send that to him.â€ -- Ben, post-game when asked why he kept the game ball. October 21, 2012.

You can see how tightly Ben held on to that football after the game -

WPXI-Channel 11 News:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqCGDKDhkEc&feature=youtu.be

Richard's story:

http://bigben7.com/steelers-vs-titans-was-a-win/Oct 27, 2012

October 11, 2012 - Richard Culliver942 viewsRichard receives a penalty flag (lol) from Mr. Guns himself, NFL referee Ed Hochuli!

Photo: Moose CunninghamOct 16, 2012

October 11, 2012 - Richard Culliver1051 viewsRichard was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor just one week prior to the Steelers vs Titans game in Tennessee. His â€œabsolute dreamâ€ was to go to a Steelers game.

Thatâ€™s when Jason â€œMooseâ€ Cunningham and the members of Augusta SteelMasters, a Steelers fan club based in Augusta, Georgia stepped up. SteelMasters purchased the game tickets and assisted with the lodging for Richard and his family to make the trip to Tennesseeâ€™s LP Field from their home in South Carolina.

Game night arrived and not only did Richard get to watch his beloved Steelers in person, he got to meet them on the field before the game, courtesy of Coach Mike Tomlin who presented the family with field passes!

Richard, the new man about town (or at least about LP Field), was also asked by the Tennessee Titans cheerleaders to pose with them for a photo! After all, they had heard he was a â€œbig celebrityâ€!

Photo: Moose CunninghamOct 16, 2012

October 11, 2012 - Richard Culliver1364 viewsSeven-year old Richard Culliver's story came to the site by way of his mother's friend, Cristalena Potvin. Richard was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor just one week prior the Steelers vs Titans game in Tennessee. His mom Stephanie McMillan, dad Brian and stepmom Terra Culliver took him to that game - his biggest wish come true! We posted a "Shout Out" to Richard on the website for good luck and prayers on October 10th.

In this photo, Richard is all set to go!

Photo: Stephanie McMillanOct 13, 2012

October 11, 2012 - Richard Culliver1426 viewsJason "Moose" Cunningham and his members at Augusta SteelMasters, a Steelers fan club in Augusta, Georgia purchased tickets for the family to attend the game. Once there, he was allowed on the field, courtesy of Coach Mike Tomlin who presented the family with field passes!

But it wasn't just Coach Tomlin and his Steelers players that made Richard's first game special, players from the Tennessee Titans - Chris Johnson, Derek Mason, and former Steeler Nate Washington autographed a football for Richard which was presented to him by former Steeler Yancey Thigpen. And that penalty flag? That came from the NFL's most popular referee, Ed Hochuli! Even the Tennessee Titans cheerleaders asked to pose for a photo with Richard because they heard he was a "big celebrity"!

Photo: Stephanie McMillanOct 13, 2012

October 11, 2012 - Richard Culliver1947 viewsRichard is awestruck at meeting Stevenson Sylvester before the game!

"God is really looking out for me, and I really love him!" -- Richard, to his mom after his amazing experience.

Photo: Stephanie McMillan

*To see the most recent photos, click on "Last uploads" at the top of the page!Oct 13, 2012

October 11, 2012 - Richard Culliver1502 viewsRichard poses with Mike Wallace just before game time!

You can see the "Shout Out" to Richard:

http://bigben7.com/getting-closer/

Richard also made the Nashville news! Here's the story and the video from WKRN-TV Channel 2:

http://www.wkrn.com/story/19800113/titans-steelers-game-is-dream-come-true-for-young-fan?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=7832777#.UHi5A5w5GIV.facebook

Richard, you're right! You really are famous now!!

Thank you to Cristalena Potvin, Stephanie McMillan, Jason "Moose" Cunningham, the members of Augusta SteelMasters, former Steelers Ray Seals and Yancy Thigpen, and Steel City Mafia!!Oct 13, 2012

Headin' To Heinz!!!1768 viewsThat's Peyton Morecraft behind the wheel of his micro-mini Cooper (proudly wearin' his #7 jersey) driving a few Lil' Teammates to Heinz Field for game day...after some awesome tailgating first!

His sister Delaney, and cousins Willow Grace and Lily Victoria Rudman are obviously big #43 fans!

*Thank you to Uncle Drew and Grandma Victoria!!!Sep 25, 2012

Benny and Berger...1203 viewsBenny is very impatient when waiting for these late afternoon games! Thankfully, he has his dog Berger to keep him company. Berger also provides a great place to take a pre-game nap!

Photo: Paul D.Sep 23, 2012

The Hixenbaugh Men....1086 viewsDad Jeff, sons Jared (left) and Jaxen wear their #7's proudly.

From Jeff:

"I would like to let you know that Ben and the Steelers have gotten me through some very tough times. My middle son Jayden passed away over 4 years ago. He was 3-1/2 years old and had his own unique genetic disorder. We almost lost him after his 1 year birthday. He was in the hospital the whole month of Jan. 2006 in the PICU. I would go there to give his mom a break on Saturday evening. Sunday I would put on my #7 jersey and put my Terrible Towel over Jayden. I did this for all three playoff games. He was home for the Super Bowl win. Even now I think of Jayden a little harder when my Steelers are playing. So thank you Ben and the Steelers. Sep 23, 2012

Colton Knight...912 viewswalks around from room to room carrying his favorite Steelers buddy!

Photo: Barb LookenottSep 23, 2012

This handsome young man...951 viewsis 8-year old Dominic Bond from Maryland! He loves the Pittsburgh Steelers. According to his mom, his dream has remained the same since he was 3-years old - to proudly wear the black & gold as a Steelers player some day. He works hard for his little league team and practices plays all the time. He is steadily preparing for that one day when his dream comes true.

Photo: Crystal Bond

*Click on "Last uploads" to see the photos in order.

** Click on any photo for a larger version!Sep 12, 2012

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