June 10, 2013 - Big Ben receives National Champion of Youth Award
Ben poses with Mr. Mike Hepler (left), President and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania, and Mr. Dave Ross, National Representative.
"From the onset of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he said Roethlisberger and his teammates have provided generous support for the Boys & Girls Club Dapper Dan Flag Football Program and NFL Play 60 Program that reaches more than 1,000 young people annually. The goals of these programs are to promote fitness, healthy lifestyles and good sportsmanship.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania is not alone when it comes to recognizing Roethlisberger.
"Make-A-Wish, Ronald McDonald House, Special Olympics, Alliance Against Highly Addictive Drugs, American Library Association and numerous other human service charities also have been touched by his work.
"Through his love of animals and respect for the challenges the law enforcement community faces, Roethlisberger also works to provide resources through his foundation to purchase K-9 units for police and fire departments throughout the country." -- Larissa Dudkiewicz - Editor, Sewickley Patch