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October 5, 2012 - Make-A-Wish: Alex Wagner1343 viewsOn October 5, 2012, Alex Wagner couldnâ€™t stop smiling, and his parents even laughed at the fact that he was actually giddy, something out of character for the normally serious 14-year old.

But Wagner had good reason for being that way. What kid wouldnâ€™t be smiling if they were a guest at Steelersâ€™ practice and getting ready to meet the team?

Wagner, who has hypothalmic disorder, was at practice courtesy of the team and Make-A-Wish Foundation and will attend Sundayâ€™s game against the Eagles at Heinz Field.

â€œThere is nothing as cool as getting this close to them,â€ said Wagner. â€œItâ€™s hard to explain. Itâ€™s hard to believe. I never expected this at all, not even a little bit. I never thought I would be able to do anything like this, but apparently it can happen.â€

â€“ From an article by Teresa Varley, Steelers.com

http://blog.steelers.com/2012/10/05/nothing-but-smiles-for-this-young-fan/

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August 18, 2012 - Make-A-Wish: Christopher Naegeli 1498 views13-year old Christopher Naegeli watched the Steelers morning practice at training camp, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger came behind him, then knelt down beside him and started talking football.

The teenager who a few minutes earlier was joking with his mom and sister, got quiet and shy, meeting his hero for the first time. But after a few minutes Naegeli, who has spina bifida and came to camp through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, warmed up not just to Roethlisberger but also to Coach Mike Tomlin, and the rest of the players who came over to meet him, sign his football and joke around.

â€œIt means a lot,â€ said his mother, Barbara Naegeli. â€œThis is something he normally wouldnâ€™t ever get to do. He likes watching football, but because of his wheelchair he will never be able to play. Itâ€™s great for him to get up close with the players.â€

And it was easy to see the players, including Roethlisberger whose foundation helps the Make-A-Wish Foundation, loved it as well.

â€œI think itâ€™s awesome the players like to do it and love spending time with the kids,â€ said Naegeli.

â€“ From an article by Teresa Varley, Steelers.com

http://blog.steelers.com/2012/08/18/wishes-really-do-come-true/

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