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Ben's March 2, 2011 Birthday Winner1399 viewsMr. Ed Coombs of Cicero, New York was the 29th emailer for Ben's own March 2nd birthday contest. He won the autographed jersey, but gave it to 9-year old Michael Mason from Fayetteville NY - the son of a friend and a HUGE Steelers/Big Ben fan! Needless to say, Michael couldn't wait to try it on!

Thank you to Mr. Coombs for sending the photo!

*Please do not copy or repost without Mr. Coombs permission.

March, 2013 - Marc Uhlmann1331 viewsMarc sent us a photo of his 8-year old son, Bradshaw (yes, named after another great Steelers QB) posing with his Big Ben shoe!

August, 2011 - George Hall1301 views"A Big Ben fan says, 'If the shoe fits, WEAR IT!' "-- George "Dollar G" Hall, Alabama native and proud retired U.S. Marine (Master Sergeant - 23 years, including Reserve Duty).

*Thank you George!

August, 2013 - Quanterious Jackson1294 viewsThat's little Quanterious holding his GIANT Ben shoe!!

"He was so happy! He said, 'Momma, can we go tell him thank you? He also said, 'Where is the other one? But they are to big for me!' Quanterious is so proud of that shoe and he watches the games now saying 'Hey Mr . Ben!!". -- Nicole Smith

December, 2013 - Shineque Moore1270 viewsWas Shineque excited about receiving a special edition Pink & Black Nike from Ben as the winner of December's birthday drawing?

Just a little bit:

"Oh my God! Tell Big Ben thank you so much he will never know how much that means to me and my Mom! I appreciate it so much already......And thank you for everything! It means a lot to know that Big Ben cares! Thank you again!"

Shineque has been caring for her mother, Ruth Harrell, who has been battling breast cancer since 2012. God bless both these lovely ladies! Please pray for both Steeler Nation!

April, 2012 - Brady Cooper1218 views...from New Castle, PA, is decked out in his Steelers gear and Big Ben jersey to open the box addressed to him.

From Brady's mom, Bobbi Lyn:

"Here are a few pictures from Brady receiving his BIG Big Ben shoe. You were not joking...it is Big!"

November, 2012 - Anita Doddroe1206 viewsAnita Doddroe poses with her shoe in front of the Steelers wall in her home! I'd say she's a pretty BIG Big Ben fan, wouldn't you?

Want to enter? Just go to the home page (BigBen7.com) and scroll down to the Birthday Wishes list on the right side of that page for instructions on how to send in your name and birthday!

February, 2015 - Anthony DiRubbio1193 views"Thank you for choosing me for the Birthday Wishes for February!! This was completely unexpected and is by far this coolest piece of Steelers memorabilia that I now own! Thank you Erin and Big Ben. Here we go 2015!!!" -- Anthony

August, 2012 - Bryce Bishop1183 views"Today is a day that we'll never forget! I open the door to get the mail and see a package at my feet. It was addressed to my son Bryce. He's 8 now, his birthday was August 10th. And knowing he had already received all his gifts already, I had no idea what it was. Then I saw the BigBen7 on the shipping label. I did seem to recall entering Bryce's name in a contest. Never thinking about winning. To our amazement, it was one of Ben's game worn cleats. The truly remarkable thing about this, the story gets better. The cleat matches the style Ben wore at home against the Ravens. As I'm comparing photos, I notice a stain on the back by the word 'Nike' that matches exactly a photo from the game. To own the game used cleat, of a childhood hero, from your very first game in Pittsburgh has to be a once in a lifetime. My eyes fill with tears just trying to take all this in. Ben and Erin, Bryce and I could never thank you enough. We are so hopeful to see Ben real soon, as to get a picture of Bryce, Ben and the newest edition to the family, Ben's shoe. Thank you both so very much!" -- Steve Bishop

April, 2012 - Brady Cooper1120 viewsBrady's mom is sure her son will be taking his BIG shoe to Show and Tell at school!

Photo: Bobbie Lyn Cooper

January, 2013 - Hannah Carruthers1110 viewsAccording to Hannah's father, Brad, "She flipped out" when she learned she had won!

She comes from a long line of Steelers fans from the Pittsburgh area.

*If you would like your birthday posted on Ben's website for the week of your birthday, send it along with your full name to BigBen7website@gmail.com

The wishes are posted on the right side of the home page at BigBen7.com, about midway down!

A random winner from that birthday month is selected at the end of each month in a drawing, and receives a game-used, autographed Nike cleat from #7.

March, 2014 - Patrick Williams1107 viewsErin:

Received the cleat. Kathleen was so excited when she saw the box on the front porch that she was giggling. She went right up and put her pink Big Ben jersey on and her brother's breast cancer Steelers cap and posed in front of Connor's framed Ben bumble bee jersey.

The shoe now sits atop our shrine to the little man, which commemorates many good times for us (the three amigos)- all centered around our familial love of the Black and Gold.

Thanks for the Pleasant Surprise and Here We Go Steelers!!! -- Pat

*You can read about Connor here:

http://bigben7.com/in-memory-of-a-young-fan/

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