September, 2010 - Working with Mr. Whitfield1928 viewsSigning autographs for students.
*Photos courtesy of George Whitfield.
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2007 ESPY Awards - backstage1927 viewsActor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson chats with NFL quarterback Ben Roethlisberger backstage at the 2007 ESPY Awards at the Kodak Theatre on July 11, 2007 in Hollywood, California.
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September 25, 2007 - Ben visits Carnegie Library.1926 viewsThe Steelers quarterback made a surprise visit to the library's main branch in Oakland.
*Thank you to Don for the photos!
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Serenaded by the Steelers and more...1926 viewsThis story comes from Madeline Robinson, Kids Wish Network (December, 2009):
A teen with a life-threatening illness had her wish to meet the Pittsburgh Steelers granted through Kids Wish Network and the generosity of the Steelers.
At 6-years-old, Cynthia was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease, an autoimmune disorder that affects the gastrointestinal tract. Because of this, she has endured multiple traumatic surgeries and dealt with both respiratory and kidney failures. Cynthia is on a strict daily medication regimen and must visit her doctor frequently.
Through another wish granting organization, Cindy's mother Darlene was referred to national children's charity Kids Wish Network. Darlene called the charity and told them about her daughter. They agreed that Cindy more than deserved a wish.
Kids Wish Network Wish Coordinator Vanessa talked to Cindy about her favorite things and the teen went on and on about how much of a Pittsburgh Steelers fan she was; it came as no surprise to Vanessa that when she asked Cindy what she wanted for her wish, Cindy said she wanted to meet her favorite NFL team on their home turf.
With the help of Wish Funding Specialist Donna and some outstanding local sponsors, Vanessa set out to organize a wish worthy of the Steelers’ number one teen fan.
"It was all just awesome," said Cindy of her wish. "Vanessa did an awesome job!"
In addition to organizing accommodations, a trip to the spa and dinners for Cindy and her family in Pittsburgh, Vanessa worked closely with the Pittsburgh Steelers to arrange a weekend that Cindy would never forget: the first day in Pittsburgh, Cindy was escorted to Steelers’ practice field where she watched the team run plays and then had the chance to meet the whole team followed by a personal tour of the Steelers' facilities; the next day, Cindy and her family got to experience the thrill of attending a game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Oakland Raiders.
"It was all so great! [It was] amazing!" said Cindy. "I thought I'd only meet one player and I was OK with that, but I met everyone! They all came up after [practice] and someone said "Merry Christmas" to me, and then they all burst into song! I was in shock!"
In addition to getting serenaded by the entire team, Cindy was also given an official Steelers football that every team member signed for her, including her favorite players: Ben Roethlisberger, Hines Ward and Troy Polamalu.
Watching the game the next day was simply an amazing experience for the teen, especially after having watched the team practice the day before.
"Everything was amazing. It wasn’t like it was just one thing," said Cindy of her wish. "You know, like [they'd] send you to the game and then home and that's it. There were so many thing...it was all wonderful."
Now that she's home, Cindy has likened her wish experience to being treated like a princess and then having to get back to the rigors of everyday normal life.
"Thank you so much, everyone. It was great," said Cindy.
*Story and photo used with permission, Madeline Robinson, Kids Wish Network!
To learn more about the Kids Wish Network, please visit their website at:
http://www.kidswishnetwork.org/
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September 25, 2007 - Ben visits Carnegie Library1925 viewsBen Roethlisberger teamed up with the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to promote literacy.
The Steelers quarterback made a surprise visit to the library's main branch in Oakland.
Roethlisberger shared one of his favorite books, “The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs†with the children.
Big Ben said being able to read is an opportunity every child deserves.
“If you impact one kid's life you made a difference. You impacted one more kid than you did yesterday,†said Roethlisberger.
While at the library, Roethlisberger applied for his first Pittsburgh library card.
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January 5, 2008 - Playoff Game - Steelers vs. Jaguars1925 viewsScreen capture of Ben on the sideline.
Capture taken by me.
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2009 Hines Ward Pittsburgh Celebrity Softball Game1925 views
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April 1, 2012 - Collectors Showcase of America Show1925 viewsMarilyn McClellan wanted a close-up, she just didn't expect it to be this close up! lol But she definitely enjoyed meeting Ben!
Thank you Marilyn!
*Click on any photo to see a larger version!
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June 3, 20081924 views"Hey, did anyone see that strange light in the sky over there?"
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Kraft Nabisco Celebrity Golf Championship, March 20051923 views
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2010 NFL HOF Induction Ceremony1922 viewsBen and his teammates arrive in Canton, Ohio to watch their defensive coordinator, Dick LeBeau, be enshrined at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
"To me, it's long overdue. He hasn't coached me personally, but we have a great relationship. We have a lot of talks and a lot of fun, and he's just a great guy. If I ever played defense, he'd be the guy I want coaching me because I see what he does for the defensive players." - Ben on Coach LeBeau, from an article in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
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