A Make-A-Wish Day to remember1369 viewsOne of the best moments of the day for Brandon was meeting his favorite player, Brett Keisel. He also posed for photos with Ben, Brett, Antonio Brown, Coach Tomlin, and smiled in several group shots with the Steelers defense! 
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The Elliott Family673 viewsJohn, Scott and Ryan Elliott.
Scott and his dad, John, a retired Pittsburgh firefighter, were born and raised in the 'burgh. Both attended Super Bowl XL in Detroit in 2006 and Scott said it, "was one of the greatest experiences of my life". Scott's young son, Ryan, was born in Cleveland, but according to Scott that's no problem when it comes to choosing the right team, "As you know everyone with Pittsburgh roots becomes a Steeler fan."
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January, 2013 - Hannah Carruthers1111 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.
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Tough Li' Ben Fans!!648 viewsBoth Ignacio & Ulises Capistran Juarez are sportin' their Big Ben jerseys while toolin' around the grocery store in mom's cart. You can tell these two scrappy little guys are just as tough as their favorite player!
Their photo was submitted by their father, Nacho Capistran Barahona and came to us all the way from Cd. Serdan, Puebla. Mexico.
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In memory of a special young fan1159 viewsConnor Williams, age 11, who passed away December 30, 2012.
This was one of the last photos taken of Connor, wearing his Big Ben "bumblebee" jersey during a family holiday skiing trip. He decided to decorate himself with the leftover holiday package ribbons!
You can read Connor's story, as told by his father, Patrick, here:
http://bigben7.com/in-memory-of-a-young-fan/
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In memory of a special young fan807 viewsConnor Williams, age 11, who passed away December 30, 2012.
The photo above is part of the tribute to Connor at his school.
Poem, written by his father:
A Father's Pride
By Patrick Williams
You were a source of great pride-
A beautiful little boy- both out and inside.
Compassionate & witty, with intelligence to burn.
Coming home and talking with you is something for which I yearn.
For those conversations with you and your nimble mind
Were something that I found extremely divine.
You could morph from being a little kid at play
To talking about the serious issues of the day.
Your gregarious nature and wit made you a perfect cohost
And your presence at parties is among things I will miss most.
Singing, laughing and running the margarita machine,
While talking to folks, exhibiting a brightness so keen.
I was proud when I watched you win the spelling bee,
Spelling "perseverance" quite easily.
I was prouder still by how you treated your opponent.
You ignored the accolades and became his greatest proponent.
For young Jacob looked sad and dejected
And you made sure his feelings were not neglected.
Some victors' tendencies are to taunt and mock,
But, instead, you went to your foe and gave a pep talk.
You indicated that he should not be ashamed
As Mrs. Hall indicated that you both deserved acclaim.
You told him it had been the longest spell off in the history of East School
And that he should be proud and not feel like a fool.
I came home that night and said I was proud of you
For winning the bee but for how you treated Jacob, too.
And you looked at me as if I had grown two heads,
Like doing any different would fill you with dread.
You told me Jacob was your good friend,
And you felt conflicted when the bee came to an end.
For your friend looked dejected and sad,
So you talked to him because you didn't want him to feel bad.
And you got elected to student council last year,
Even though, when you ran, you told me your fears.
You were frightened that you might not get elected,
So I was afraid I would come home to find you dejected.
But I came home to find you happy as a lark,
So happy to succeed that you glowed with an inner spark.
Unlike most ten year olds, you actually had a platform,
But I came to find your real motive was the free popcorn.
And, as always, you got straight "A's"-
That brilliant mind never ceased to amaze.
You helped your sister and looked out for her, the best that you could-
You were a great big brother, that is well understood.
And, this year, you started at Welty Middle School.
You quickly adapted, being nobody's fool.
And, even though you were the youngest in your class,
You stood up to a bully- tactfully letting him know he was a jackass.
He called you nerd and other such names,
And you ignored him, as his efforts were lame,
But, finally, you decided that you'd had enough,
And you weren't going to put up with any more of his guff.
So you looked up at this man-child-three years older and a half foot taller than you,
And you stared up at him with those beautiful baby blues.
You told him that you, indeed, might be a nerd
But that he might want to be seen and not heard.
For, one day, he would be shoveling poop from the sewers you designed,
And, therefore, he might want to be a little more kind.
And, oh, to watch as a fly on the wall,
And see the man-child stammer at the thought of it all.
And, Connor, there are so many other stories
That show your wit, compassion & brilliance- a glimpse of future glory,
But, unfortunately, your life was cut far too short,
And there will be no more stories to report.
And I put your sister to bed each night,
Knowing that things will never again be quite right.
And I think of you and my heart fills with pride,
Then often I cry, as I am wounded inside.
But I always will be proud of the boy you had become-
A brilliant little boy who was compassionate & fun.
And I will forever miss your company,
Until, one day, on the other side, we can again be family.
You can read Connor's story, as told by his father, Patrick, here:
http://bigben7.com/in-memory-of-a-young-fan/
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Febuary 21, 2013 - Millersville PD's TOP DOG!1794 views“I would just like to keep everyone informed about Pito. Pito is the K9 dog that was given to us by The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation. Since Pito has been on the street, he has made nine ‘small’ hits on drugs and one very large one on Tuesday night. Pito has only been on the streets for about two months since training. As the Chief of Police, I can’t thank The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation enough for all they have done for us. Please thank Mr. Roethlisberger for us, and for helping those who help others.†- Chief Ronnie Williams, Millersville Police Department, in an email to the website.
“It’s been a great experience working with him.†– Officer Hurst, about his new partner.
That one “very large†hit that Chief Williams referenced in his email was the subject of a story from the WKRN-Channel 2 News in Nashville on February 21, 2013:
The K9 donated by football star Ben Roethlisberger’s foundation last year is now trained and on the streets, helping the Millersville Police Department sniff out crime.
Pito, the 2-year-old German Shepherd, helped officer George Hurst with what seemed like a normal traffic stop on Interstate 65 Tuesday night.
Hurst pulled over a rental car that had no rear lights and discovered the driver had no license.
Pito sniffed around the car and alerted on something at the driver’s door.
The driver then admitted to having marijuana in possession.
When Hurst led Pito around the rest of the car, he alerted once again at the trunk.
Officer Hurst then discovered $30,500 in cash hidden under a tire.
Police believe the cash was a part of a drug deal that was either about to go down or had just been completed, but the driver and passenger of the rental vehicle said they did not know where it came from.
Since it was not claimed, the cash was confiscated and will now go into the Millersville drug fund to help buy new equipment.
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February 9, 2013 - Miami University Hall of Fame Induction Weekend2545 viewsCongratulations to my big brother on being inducted into the Miami Hall of Fame! So proud of you!! -- Carlee Roethlisberger
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February 9, 2013 - Miami University Hall of Fame Induction Weekend2615 viewsFrom Rick Cassano, Springfield News Sun:
Ben Roethlisberger came home Saturday and brought Terry Hoeppner with him.
Miami University introduced its 2013 Hall of Fame class during the men’s basketball game against Akron at Millett Hall, and Roethlisberger — a two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback with the Pittsburgh Steelers — said he was thrilled to enter the Hall with the late Hoeppner, who recruited and coached him at MU.
“I know he is here in spirit with us,†Roethlisberger said. “Going in with Coach Hep, it couldn’t get any better.â€
Hoeppner, who died of brain cancer in 2007, was represented by his wife Jane on Saturday. She said it was an emotional day that was capped with the induction ceremony.
“When I was given the announcement that Terry was going to be put into the Hall of Fame and Ben at the same time, it was perfect,†Hoeppner said. “It was as it should be.
“Terry was an example of someone who was so good at what he did. He was successful as a coach, but he was also successful at how he lived it out and how he chose to go about his business. He wanted to do it the right way.â€
Photo: MU
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February 9, 2013 - Miami University Hall of Fame Induction Weekend2543 viewsMiami Athletics Director David Sayler stands with the 2012-2013 HOF Class: Dale Cohen ’94 (women’s tennis), Karin Sherr ’99 (synchronized skating), Kyle Voska ’98 (golf), P.L. (Pete) Miller ’71 (men’s track and field), Jane Hoeppner (representing her late husband, Coach Terry Hoeppner), and Ben '12 (football).
Photo: MU
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February 9, 2013 - Miami University Hall of Fame Induction Weekend2342 views“Going in with him, it doesn’t get any better than that. It’s an honor to get in. But I owe so much to him, for my career, my life, and who I am as a person. A lot of it is because of him. I have always said he was like a father to me. He would be one of my best friends today. I still think about him a lot. To go in with him, it doesn’t get any more special than that.†– Ben
Thank you to MU!!
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February 9, 2013 - Miami University Hall of Fame Induction Weekend2360 viewsBen waves to the crowd as he is announced during the halftime presentation.
Photo: MU
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