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November 5, 2013: An 8-year old Make-A-Wish hero1311 viewsA South Allegheny Elementary third-grader was recognized by the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Make-A-Wish Foundation for his charitable efforts.

Tony Cook, 8, of Liberty served as the foundationâ€™s special ambassador for a presentation on Friday and watched the Black-and-Gold practice.

Tony has been instrumental in raising about $44,000 for Make-A-Wish, which includes a $30,000 contribution from the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation.

He shared his experience with classmates on Monday morning.

â€œIt was really cool,â€ Tony said of his visit with the Steelers. â€œThey made it sound like they were at a real game.â€

He showed the class an autographed football, picture and jersey worn by Roethlisberger during the game against the Oakland Raiders. He also received a Terrible Towel signed by other players, watched practice at the Steelersâ€™ South Side facility and checked out Roethlisbergerâ€™s locker.

â€œItâ€™s like a really big locker room,â€ Tony said. â€œI found he had the left top corner (locker).â€

Roethlisberger on Friday presented a $30,000 check from the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation to Make-A-Wish president and CEO Judith Stone.

Tony handed over his savings to Make-A-Wish last year, making a Christmas donation of $185.35. He raised $264.50 this February through a bake sale during parent-teacher conferences at the elementary school, and continues to raise funds through other bake sales and a golf outing organized by his uncle, David Hoffmann, and DB Root & Co.

â€œHeâ€™s a very nice guy,â€ Tony said of Roethlisberger.

Students were impressed with Tonyâ€™s memorabilia and stories.

â€œI think you should let him have a homework pass,â€ classmate Brielle Boyle said to teacher Julie Doughty.

You can read more here:

http://triblive.com/neighborhoods/yourmckeesport/yourmckeesportmore/4999013-87/tony-wish-roethlisberger#axzz2jtCbDhSG

Photo: Cindy Shegan KeeleyNov 07, 2013

November 1, 2013: Big Ben donates to Make-A-Wish1284 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-WishÂ® 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-WishÂ® 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.

â€œI got a packet and an envelope with a bunch of letters in it from Make-A-Wish kids whose wishes got granted,â€ said Roethlisberger. â€œI 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-WishÂ® 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.

â€œIt felt really good to meet Ben,â€ said Cook, â€œI 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 teamâ€™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 Benâ€™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

Nov 07, 2013

November 3, 2013: Steelers vs Patriots1448 viewsBen congratulates Tom Brady after the Patriots win.

â€œ[Roethlisberger is] tremendous, itâ€™s almost like playing that backyard streetball!â€ -- Patriots Cornerback Kyle Arrington on WEEI Radio on November 4th.

http://itiswhatitis.weei.com/sports/newengland/football/patriots/2013/11/04/chandler-jones-on-mm-i-get-a-front-row-seat-to-watch-tom-brady-and-this-offense-go-to-work/

Photo: Steven SenneNov 04, 2013

November 3, 2013: Steelers vs Patriots858 viewsBen celebrates a 4th quarter touchdown pass with Jerricho Cotchery. Ben completed 28-of-48 passes for 400 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions in the 55-31 loss to the Patriots.

Photo: Jared WickerhamNov 04, 2013

November 3, 2013: Steelers vs Patriots858 viewsBen pumps his fist after a touchdown pass to Jerricho Cotchery in the fourth quarter.

Photo: Jared WickerhamNov 04, 2013

November 3, 2013: Steelers vs Patriots878 viewsBen looks up at the clock on the scoreboard in the fourth quarter.

Photo: Jared WickerhamNov 04, 2013

November 3, 2013: Steelers vs Patriots886 viewsBen is sacked in the fourth quarter by Andrew Carter.

Photo: Jared WickerhamNov 04, 2013

November 3, 2013: Steelers vs Patriots767 viewsBen congratulates Jerricho Cotchery after a touchdown catch in the second half.

Photo: Jared WickerhamNov 04, 2013

November 3, 2013: Steelers vs Patriots683 viewsBen hands the ball to Le'Veon Bell in the second half.

Photo: Jim RogashNov 04, 2013

November 3, 2013: Steelers vs Patriots660 viewsPhoto: Charles KrupaNov 04, 2013

November 3, 2013: Steelers vs Patriots696 viewsBen threw his 200th touchdown pass to Antonio Brown in the end zone in the second quarter.

He is the second quarterback in Steelers history to reach the milestone. Terry Bradshaw is the other. He threw for 212 touchdowns from 1970-1983.

Photo: Jim RogashNov 04, 2013

November 3, 2013: Steelers vs Patriots721 viewsHanding the ball off to running back Le'Veon Bell during the first half.

Photo: Mark L. BaerNov 04, 2013

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