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Jasmine adds beauty and Steelers spirit to Paris!460 viewsJasmine Burt shows off her favorite jersey under the Eiffel Tower on a recent trip to Paris!

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Lives in Ravens Land, Loves Steeler Nation! 458 viewsMarilyn McClellan shows off her her favorite jersey at Steelers training camp!

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July 27, 2012 - Jeffrey Metz916 views...Jeffrey calls his experience with Ben "A miracle in Pennsylvania"! Later that night, Jeffrey took his shoe into the Mt Pleasant Dairy Queen to show all the employees what Ben gave him. The manager even posted a photo of Jeffrey with Ben's shoe on Facebook . Many family, friends, and even strangers have heard this story and everyone has gotten both chills and tears in their eyes.

The shoe has already traveled to Richmond, VA for a visit, and the next stop is Disney World, because Jeffrey wants to share it with Mickey Mouse. Jeffrey says he just wants to make a difference in this world and for some one to hear him, and on Friday July 27, 2012, the one person Jeffrey journeyed 4,200 miles to see in person did hear him ... and that was Ben Roethlisberger.

Ben's kindness brought joy to Jeffrey's daily struggles and made him forget them for one day. Jeffrey says it was the best day of his life. Thank you for allowing me to share this story, this memory will never end!

(Jeffrey poses with his cousin Joshua and his autographed Big Ben shoe)

Story & photos: Mickey Metz

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Julia Pollock - October, 2010707 viewsIn June of 2012, Ben was made aware of a very special fan that was fighting cancer. Julia Pollock (above at a Steelers game in the Fall of 2010, or what she refers to as "Ben's Return Game") had been in the hospital for 52 days. Ben sent her a short video message he made from his kids football camp in the hope it would lift her spirits. She and her family wanted Ben's fans to see the video, and her response, which was also videotaped by her family:

http://bigben7.com/message-for-julia/

Julia sent a message of thanks to Ben that she also wanted to share with his fans:

Hello my name is Julia Pollock.

I battled breast cancer in 2010. In January 2011 I thought I had won the battle, but unfortunately I had not. The cancer is now in my spine and affecting my brain. They say it is terminal. Iâ€™m 38 hrs old and refuse to accept that. I still have so much I need to do.

I want Ben to know that his video email meant the world to me not just because I bleed black and gold and watching him every Sunday makes my week but because Iâ€™ve ALWAYS known him to be a man with a good heart. When I received the message I was in the hospital and I swear that was the moment I realized I had to fight like I was playing those dumb Ravens in a playoff game. Lol. After 52 days bed ridden in the hospital I am home with my family in Brighton,CO. Iâ€™m getting stronger everyday. I guess you could say this is my training camp.

I worked at a hardware store in Steamboat Springs, CO. We employee 45 or so employees. When they all saw the video message they reacted as I did with one exception. They all turned to Steeler Nation or better yet Ben Nation. Every Saturday at work I dress in my jersey for pre-game day. Iâ€™ve done this for 6 years. I have had to endure a lot from all my friends and customers. I never would have thought that one genuine and heart felt message could change all of their minds and that they are using words like classy, stand up, awesome and great guy when using Ben in a sentence. Thank you sooo much for your gift. I will treasure it forever.

I know your busy getting ready for the season which is why Iâ€™m taken back by your act of kindness. My sister was able to get tickets for her and I to go see you play the Broncos on Sunday night opener. Even though she was only able to get the 2 tickets and my whole family canâ€™t go Iâ€™m beyond excited. Iâ€™ll be the one yelling and cheering you guys on to a victory in a hostile Bronco crowd wearing my Big Ben jersey with pride. The least I can do after you cheered me on. Thank you with all my heart. I do truly do believe the Lord works in mysterious ways and miracles happen. I have to, Iâ€™m a Steelers fan, right?

Thank you so much to Julia, and to her father Alan Nagy! God bless you!

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1365 viewsFrom Roger:

IÂ´m from Monterrey, Mexico. IÂ´m Steelers fan since I was 9 years old, I played football in a team named "acereros", that means Steelers in Spanish. Now iÂ´m 38, and here in Monterrey we have a group named "Regios de Acero" ("men & women of steel") - a Steelers fans group. Every year we make a trip to USA to see a game of our beloved team. Past year we made a trip to New Orleans on October 31st, and in February to Dallas SB XLV (without tickets, we made our tailgate nearest of the stadium, 1 block away and saw the game by TV). Now we scheduled our 2011 trip to see the Steelers at Arizona and Houston. My dream is to visit the Heinz Field and see my team playing at home, and I know that one day I will be there.

In the photo above: Roger, Daniel G., Homero Garza, Sergio Rojas and Saul Cantu.

Photo: Roger Saucedo

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REGIOS DE ACERO1471 views...means "men & women of steel" and it is a group of Steelers fans from Monterrey, Mexico!

In the photo: Jesus Vera, Homero Garza, Roger, Pedro Velazquez and Sergio Rojas.

Photo: Roger Saucedo

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ESPN - The Weekend at Disney, March 2-4, 20071941 viewsAnother great photo from Ashley Ann. From the NFL-Live show (that was not shown on television).

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April, 2018 - There's no such thing as the "off-season" in Steeler Nation!531 viewsErin Hutchings beach set up ALWAYS includes the Terrible Towel! Is it summer yet?

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April, 2018 - There's no such thing as the "off-season" in Steeler Nation!554 viewsNathan Holmes may be deployed to Afghanistan at the moment, but the Steelers are always on his mind, and his ears! He told us he is, â€œExtremely ready for football season to start!â€. Stay safe Nathan!!

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December, 2017 - Regios de Acero in Pittsburgh629 viewsOur friend, Roger Saucedo fills us in on their big weekend:

And here we go again! Regios de Acero were on their way to Pittsburgh last week! This was our trip to celebrate the clubâ€™s 15th anniversary. On Thursday morning, December 7th at 7:00 a.m. 90 fans loaded onto 2 buses to see 1 team: the Pittsburgh Steelers. We expected a 40-hour trip but that did not matter, we had an appointment at Heinz field on Sunday night to support Big Ben Roethlisberger and the team vs. Ravens.

We arrived at the City of Steel on Friday evening, tired but happy.

On Saturday, we toured the city: first the Strip District and then on to Heinz field area for an interview with Mike Clark (anchor news at WTAE). By 5 p.m. we had an important appointment too: an event at the stadium â€“ the Steelers offered a Welcome Party to Mexican and Latin American fans. It was a great party! Roger Saucedo and Jesus Vera, administrators of Regios de Acero, broadcast on facebooklive some moments of the event for his club members in Mexico and all Mexican Steeler Nation too.

Thanks Killer Bâ€™s (Ben, Bell, Brown, Boswell), thanks to all the team and thanks to the city of Pittsburgh because they always make us feel like home. See you next year for another traditional tour of Regios de Acero, the most iconic Steelers fan club in Mexico. Here we go! â€” Roger Saucedo and the members of Regios De Acero.

**Regios de Acero have been making this trip for the last few years: December 2014, December 2015, and November 2016. That is dedication. That is #SteelersMexico!

*Click on the collage to enjoy a larger version.

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December, 2017 - Regios de Acero in Pittsburgh601 views

Our friend, Roger Saucedo fills us in on their big weekend:

And here we go again! Regios de Acero were on their way to Pittsburgh last week! This was our trip to celebrate the clubâ€™s 15th anniversary. On Thursday morning, December 7th at 7:00 a.m. 90 fans loaded onto 2 buses to see 1 team: the Pittsburgh Steelers. We expected a 40-hour trip but that did not matter, we had an appointment at Heinz field on Sunday night to support Big Ben Roethlisberger and the team vs. Ravens.

We arrived at the City of Steel on Friday evening, tired but happy.

On Saturday, we toured the city: first the Strip District and then on to Heinz field area for an interview with Mike Clark (anchor news at WTAE). By 5 p.m. we had an important appointment too: an event at the stadium â€“ the Steelers offered a Welcome Party to Mexican and Latin American fans. It was a great party! Roger Saucedo and Jesus Vera, administrators of Regios de Acero, broadcast on facebooklive some moments of the event for his club members in Mexico and all Mexican Steeler Nation too.

Thanks Killer Bâ€™s (Ben, Bell, Brown, Boswell), thanks to all the team and thanks to the city of Pittsburgh because they always make us feel like home. See you next year for another traditional tour of Regios de Acero, the most iconic Steelers fan club in Mexico. Here we go! â€” Roger Saucedo and the members of Regios De Acero.

**Regios de Acero have been making this trip for the last few years: December 2014, December 2015, and November 2016. That is dedication. That is #SteelersMexico!

*Click on the collage to enjoy a larger version.

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December, 2017 - Regios de Acero in Pittsburgh652 viewsRoger Saucedo @RogerSaucedo
Hey @_BigBen7, these ladies outside the @heinzfield ask me for a photo and literally said : we want a picture with someone with Roethlisberger jerseyâ€ so, I was lucky! #HereWeGo

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