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Veterans Day, 2013997 views"I was a Platoon Leader, stationed in Kandahar, Afghanistan from 2012-2013. My Platoon mostly did walking patrols throughout the city, and I made sure my Terrible Towel was tucked in my cargo pocket on every one. By the end of my tour, both my Soldiers and my Afghan counterparts were accustomed to when I pulled a security halt to get a photo of my Terrible Towel in different parts of the city. My Towel has accumulated quite a bit of the Afghanistan desert sand, but it now proudly hangs in my living room and will go with me the next time I get to go home to Pittsburgh and see the Steelers play!" -- 1LT Megan Conroy, 2nd Platoon "Wolfpack" / 563rd MP CO (Fort Drum, NY).

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November 1, 2013: Big Ben donates to Make-A-Wish1280 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

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Little #7!989 viewsThis is Aiden Griffin, who LOVES the Steelers and football and was rarin' to go Trick or Treatin' dressed as his favorite player!

Photo: his proud Aunt Lisa A. Griffin

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October 20, 2013: Ravens vs Steelers793 viewsWhere's Waldo...er Ben?

Photo: Dr. Ronald Cypher

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2, 4, 6, 8....485 viewsWho do we appreciate? #7 and the Steelers!!!!

Photo: Jenny Benson

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Pre-Season Game - August 24, 2013: Chiefs vs Steelers771 viewsBen poses with the Hallsey family prior to the game. The photo was taken and tweeted by Merril Hoge.

Merril Hoge â€@merrilhoge
Ben with the Hallsey's thank you Ben @_bigben7 just before tonight's game

In February of this year, young Tyler Hallsey was diagnosed with Pontine Glioma - a tumor surrounding the brain stem.. He had the opportunity to attend the game with his family.

It was a great night for Tyler, who also got to meet and pose with Brett Keisel and Troy Polamalu, the man whose jersey he is wearing!

From Tyler's father, Chris, via the site's Facebook page:

Chris Hallsey
Can't thank Ben enough for this...a dream come true for Tyler. As his father, seeing my son smile like this is worth more than anything in the world. Thank you thank you thank you! #â€Žwhateverittakestylerhallsey

Steeler Nation is praying for you, Tyler!!

You can follow this awesome kid on Facebook:

https://facebook.com/WhateverItTakesTylerHallsey?id=158055297679298&_rdr

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Training Camp - August, 2013657 viewsPhoto: Mark Alberti

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Training Camp - August, 2013653 views"My name is Biggi Riley, I am a photographer and an Army wife. I am from Mannheim, Germany, but live at Ft. Stewart in Georgia. This was my second time at camp, but I have to admit I really loved it this year, and thanks to my friends Nicole Viglianco and Brandon Herman, I was able to get on the sideline, which without a doubt is the place to be if you want to get great pictures. My husband, a Diehard Seahawks fan, took me and suffered through endless jokes and strange looks as he was walking around camp with his Seahawks shirt on (according to him he was there to scout for his fantasy football team)!"

Photo: BHR Photography

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Training Camp - August, 2013596 views...and that's a wrap!!!

Photo: BHR Photography

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Training Camp - August, 2013611 viewsPhoto: BHR Photography

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Training Camp - August, 2013608 viewsPhoto: Billie Jo Yakubik

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June, 2013 - Tina Stamper967 viewsTina tries on her Big Ben shoe in this leggy shot!

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