October 31, 2010 - Steelers vs. Saints1278 viewsPhoto: Getty Images
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November 1, 2013: Big Ben donates to Make-A-Wish1278 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-Wish® 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-Wish® 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.
“I got a packet and an envelope with a bunch of letters in it from Make-A-Wish kids whose wishes got granted,†said Roethlisberger. “I 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-Wish® 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.
“It felt really good to meet Ben,†said Cook, “I 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 team’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 Ben’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
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Screen Capture - September 9, 2007 - Steelers @ Browns, Season Opener1277 views
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October 4, 2009 - Chargers @ Steelers1277 viewsBen's pink-accented shoes to support of Breast Cancer Awareness.
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October 5, 2008 - Steelers @ Jaguars1276 viewsSteelers version of a sideline cheerleader.
Final: Steelers 26, Jaguars 21
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Body by Milk - Super Bowl XLIII 1276 views"Body by Milk" portrait II
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January 26, 2010 - Practice for Super Bowl XLV1275 viewsPhoto: AP
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January 27, 2011 - The PNC Steelers Huddle taping 1275 viewsWaiting to be introduced.
Photo: Mr. Drew Moniot, KDKA - Channel 2
You can read about the taping:
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2011/01/27/fans-pack-steelers-huddle-taping-at-heinz-field/
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September 18, 20061274 viewsQuarterback Byron Leftwich #7 of the Jacksonville Jaguars poses for a photo before the game with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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November 20, 2008 - Steelers vs. Bengals1274 viewsBen Roethlisberger falls into the endzone after being hit by Cincinnati Bengals' John Thomton after scrambling for eight-yards and a touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
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February 1, 2009 - Super Bowl Sunday1273 viewsPittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (top) is lifted in the air after he threw a pass for the winning touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals late in the fourth quarter during the NFL's Super Bowl XLIII football game in Tampa, Florida, February 1, 2009.
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September 21, 2008 - Steelers @ Eagles1272 viewsBen runs for his life as Eagles defenders converge.
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