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Deb Neil - Steelers Ticket Cover Girl!!474 viewsThat's LIFELONG Steelers fan, Deb Neil! She is a two-year breast Cancer Survivor and this year was honored enough to be chosen as the "Featured Fan" on the October 28, 2012 Steelers Home Game Season Tickets.

Deb is a special lady who does so much for so many! She is a Speech Therapist who is dedicated to improving the lives of America's most vulnerable people, our seniors and geriatrics.

Being chosen to be on the ticket for the Breast Cancer Awareness Game was a great honor for her! Congratulations Deb and enjoy the game!

*Thank you to Amanda Glazer!

(Click on this image for a much better version of the ticket!)

Pre-Season Game - August 24, 2013: Chiefs vs Steelers473 viewsYoung Tyler Hallsey is battling cancer. Recently, he had the opportunity to attend a Steelers pre-season game with his family, courtesy of former Steeler and current ESPN analyst Merril Hoge. It was a great night for Tyler, who also had the opportunity to meet and pose with Brett Keisel and Troy Polamalu, the man whose jersey he is wearing!

Tylerâ€™s father, Chris, sent this email to share with other fans on his sonâ€™s experience:

When Tyler found out about his diagnosis he was scared and confused. We all were. My wife left the room to call her parents and give them the news. While she was out, Tyler and I talked about the road ahead and that it would be hard. We both made promises to each other, then I asked him what he thought we should do. He looked me in the eyes and said, â€œWhatever it takesâ€. I think Chuck Noll would be proud.

Since that day in February we have been team Whatever It Takes.

I think Tylerâ€™s approach to fighting his brain tumor and Benâ€™s approach on the field are the same. You do whatever it takes. You do what others may not want to do or arenâ€™t willing to do, in order to get the results you want. Sometimes that path is hard or perilous, but you do what has to be done. Itâ€™s inspiring to witness, especially when it comes from your son.

It would be impossible for me to properly express the amount of gratitude I have in my heart for Ben, and his willingness to take the time to meet Tyler. He loved every minute of it. Tyler is known for his constant smile, but this smile was even big for him! He was beyond happy.

A little while after we met Ben, we were in the tunnel waiting to see Troy Polamalu, when the team came out for final warm ups and Ben saw Tyler and said, â€œHey! Itâ€™s my man Tyler!â€ He remembered his name and that made the day even more special. Tyler was in heaven. I know it was a brief moment for Ben, but those brief moments will bring a lifetime of joy to Tyler and my entire family.

I hope Ben knows how much that means to me as a father. This has been a terribly trying mountain to climbâ€¦itâ€™s tough, but moments like these keep you going. They give you a much-needed second wind. As a father, I try to do everything in my power to ease Tylerâ€™s burden, I would take it all if I could. As much as I try, moments like these are far beyond anything I could ever do. This was Ben pausing to help a little boy he didnâ€™t even know, just for the sake of lifting him. No cameras, no press, just Ben and Tyler. While my gratitude is expressed with these two simple words, thank you, please know there is much more emotion and gratitude behind them. It was a black & gold dream come true!

Others will look at this picture and see a two time Super Bowl Champion and a 14-year-old boy bound to a wheelchair with an uncooperative body, but when I look at it, I see two giant men not afraid of a fight, and absolutely willing to do, â€œWhatever It Takes.â€

We are so proud to be a part of Steeler Natio. We always have been, but that conviction has grown even stronger. To Ben Roethlisberger, Troy Polamalu, Brett Keisel, Bruce Gradkoswki, Chris Hoke, Coach Mitchell, and of course, Merril Hoge who made this all happen, we thank you and we love you! Like we are part of Steeler Nation, you are now part of team â€œWhatever It Takesâ€! â€“ Chris Hallsey

Steeler Nation is praying for you, Tyler!!

September 27-29, 2013 - Steelers in London 473 viewsShinji Pons, from Toulouse, France, shared this photo of the happenings in London during the NFL UK Fan Rally.

"Invasion of Steelers fans on Regent Street" - Shinji

February, 2015 - This girl is a keeper!!473 viewsDane Fonte shows off the drawing his girlfriend, Megan Grove, did of his favorite QB. She gave him the framed artwork for Christmas.

Katie Norman...472 viewssent a photo of herself relaxing on the front porch wearing her Big Ben jersey and just waiting for the season to start up again!

November, 2014: Fan Photos472 views11-year old Lila Ruth Morgan from Runnells, Iowa showing her Steelers pride!

Photo: Jeri

February 23, 2015: A "Thank you" all the way from Cheyenne471 viewsâ€œMSgt Joel Harrâ€™s retirement was yesterday 20 Feb, at which I gave him the hat signed by Ben. In attendance was his wife, children, his mother, father, and many other family and friends that traveled all the way from his home state of West Virginia. I wanted to thank Big Ben #7 once again, this really made Joelâ€™s day, it was a wonderful retirement!â€ â€“ Fire Chief McDougall.

*Congratulations to MSgt Harr, and thank you for your many years of service to our country!! God bless!

February, 2015 - I'm sensing a theme here....471 viewsYup...a total Steelers theme in Rob's living room!!

Photos: Ron "hooperliteman"

Corey Podein470 views...and his nephew, Nolan, ready to root on the Steelers!

December 14, 2014 - Steelers vs Falcons470 viewsRoger Saucedo and his Steelers Mexico Fan Club, Regios de Acero, were on the move again....this time it was a 20-hour trip to Atlanta by bus to see the Steelers play the Falcons!

They came to Pittsburgh last year to see the Steelers play (and win) at home:

http://bigben7.com/from-monterrey-mexico-to-the-steel-city-to-catch-a-game/

The team won that time...and THIS time. Obviously having Regios de Acero in the house, whether at home or on the road is VERY good luck!

*Thanks Roger!

Heinz Field Family469 viewsLeslie Slack, his wife Carolyn and daughter Michelle rootin' for the Steelers at a game in December.

Training Camp, 2013468 viewsTaylor Moore shows off her autographed Big Ben jersey!

"10 years it took me & on 8-15-13 at 5:15 PM - it finally happened! I got my Big Ben #7 autograph!!" -- Taylor

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