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March 19, 2022 - Hay! Hay! Happy Birthday, Bay!!273 viewsI am not a cowgirl, I am a horsegirl!Mar 20, 2022

July 24, 2020 - Big Ben meets police dog his foundation provided379 viewsFrom Debbie Wachter, New Castle News:

If it weren't for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, the Shenango Township Police Department wouldn't have a police canine.

Roethlisberger had a chance to meet Kalo, a 5-year-old, all-black German shepherd, face to face Wednesday during a massive food distribution at the Shenango Elementary School parking lot. The star player was there with his wife, Ashley, a Laurel High School graduate, to assist with the Trucks of Hope/Convoy of Hope/NOW venture to give away boxes and bags of food and other supplies to more than 1,500 people in a drive-through distribution.

Kalo, whose handler is Shenango Township patrolman Dan Tressler, was on site to meet Roethlisberger while the distribution was under way.

The police department acquired Kalo from the Shallow Creek Kennels in South Pymatuning Township, Mercer County. He was paid for with funds from the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation, founded by Roethlisberger, which disperses grants to police and fire department canine units throughout the United States.Jul 24, 2020

January 6, 2020 - Make no bones about it!680 viewsK9 Onyx has a message to share with Steelers Nation:

"When Iâ€™m at work in Virginia as a Fairfax County Police K9, Iâ€™m all business! As a matter of fact, Iâ€™m kind of a big deal around the office water bowl â€“ I have my own K9 collector cardâ€¦."Jan 06, 2020

January 6, 2020 - Make no bones about it!680 views"But when Iâ€™m off duty, I can always be found wearing my Steelers collar! Even when my team isnâ€™t playing, Iâ€™m supporting them, and Big Ben? Yeah, heâ€™s my TOP DOG! He and his foundation are positively PAWSOME, I mean AWESOME! Canâ€™t wait to see you back on the field, number 7!

"Oh, my photos were submitted by my partner, Officer Mike Pzizzle (heâ€™s better at using an iPhone)."

Jan 06, 2020

March 28, 2019 - Congratulations K9 Taylor!696 viewsThe Denver Sheriff Departmentâ€™s K-9 Taylor retired Wednesday, March 27th, after nearly seven years.

Taylor joined the department as a partner for deputy Patrick Hynes in November 2012. She was trained in detecting explosive odors.

Taylor and Hynes also assisted other jurisdictions over the years in the Denver metro area, and the K-9 was a representative at several community events.

Taylor is a chocolate Labrador who was born on May 26, 2010. She came to the Sheriffâ€™s Department from the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation.

â€œItâ€™s very awesome the things [Ben] does for law enforcement and still does to this day. Any place they go on an away game, he supplies a dog for that state.â€ â€” Deputy Patrick Hynes.

Taylor received certificates from the Denver Sheriff Department and the Front Range Explosives Detection Team, as well as a special pin from Mayor Michael Hancock.

*Enjoy your retirement!

(Taylor is pictured with Major Guerrero of the Denver Sheriff's Department).Mar 28, 2019

January 6, 2017 - Thank you Ben!1014 views"Our K9s had their first training in their new ballistic vests funded by a Ben Roethlisberger grant! Thank you for helping us keep our most loyal partners safe as we protect and serve Arlington VA!" -- Arlington County Police Department.Jan 06, 2017

December 1, 2016 - #MyCauseMyCleats1222 viewsWanted to share a photo of my cleats for this weekendâ€™s #MyCauseMyCleats initiative to celebrate and bring awareness to The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation.

These cleats, just like my foundation, honor Make A Wish and police & fire agencies nationwide.

I also wanted to honor fallen K-9 Rocco of the Pittsburgh Police Department with his badge, name, and call sign/unit number on the side of the shoe.

Thank you to Dave at dezcustomz.com & Moe at Kreative Custom Kicks (Sneakercustoms.com) for designing them for me! â€” BenDec 01, 2016

May 10, 2016 - Fan Kevin J. Cousino does it again1258 views...and this time it's a tribute to Ben and his foundation!

Kevin J. Cousino, of KJC Custom Sports Figures made this beautiful double-figure to show his respect for #7 and the fine work he does with his foundation.

He made this three-figure set to present to Ben earlier this year:

http://bigben7.com/photos/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=-77&pos=0

You can check out more of his amazing creations here:

https://www.facebook.com/KJCCustomSportsFigures/?fref=ts

**Click on the image to see a larger version of his work here.May 10, 2016

April 8, 2016 - The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation at work1252 viewsOn October 22nd 2015, Ben announced a grant to the Shawnee Police Department in Kansas.

â€œIâ€™m proud to call the City of Shawnee my home, and wake up every day with pride that I get to serve the citizens of the greater Kansas City area. Iâ€™ve been a K-9 handler for five years. Itâ€™s a position that I have always wanted to hold, dating back to the days I served in the United States Army. Iâ€™ve seen our unit grow from one to two K-9 teams within the last seven years. We knew we could serve the area better with aApr 09, 2016

April 8, 2016 - The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation at work1008 viewsOn October 22nd 2015, Ben announced a grant to the Shawnee Police Department in Kansas.

With this grant, the Shawnee Police Department was able to expand their unit from two to three K-9s which now gives them a dual purpose explosive team.

â€œThe addition of a new canine to our unit will greatly expand the capabilities of these officers and the services they provide our citizens. We sincerely appreciate the generosity of the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation in helping keep Shawnee a safe community. Being a native of Pittsburgh and a huge Steelers fan to this day, makes this grant award that much sweeter. The Shawnee Police Department continues to be grateful for the generosity of Big Ben!!â€ â€” Shawnee Chief of Police Rob Moser.

*Thank you so much to Chief Moser for sharing these great photos with us!Apr 09, 2016

December 4, 2014 - Grant to Miami University Police Department1084 viewsIt's MUPD K-9 Figo posing in front of Ben's locker!

"Thank you Ben for giving back to your alma mater, Miami University, and supporting our mission of keeping our campus and surrounding communities safe." -- Patrol Officer Keith Hibbard, Miami University Police Department.

*Thank you to Ritter E. Hoy for sharing these photos with us!Dec 12, 2014

December 4, 2014 - Grant to Miami University Police Department1392 viewsIn the photo: Officer Patrick Murray of the Cincinnati Police Department and his K-9 partner, Duke.

"Mutual cooperation and trust are paramount for a successful conclusion. If you ask another department for help, and you donâ€™t know the officer or K-9 team, you canâ€™t easily trust their tactics and reliability. Regional cooperation is crucial for law enforcement." -- Police Specialist Patrick Murray, Cincinnati Police Department.Dec 12, 2014

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