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October 25, 2013 - Ben receives Law Enforcement Award894 views“To be the first one outside of law enforcement to win this award, it’s an awesome honor. The award means a lot to my foundation.” – Ben
From Teresa Varley, Steelers.com:
Ben Roethlisberger was honored on Friday afternoon at the 13th Annual Amen Corner Senator John Heinz Law Enforcement Awards Luncheon at the Sheraton Hotel at Station Square.
Roethlisberger became the first non-law enforcement individual to be honored by the Amen Corner, receiving the award for his contribution to K-9 units of police and fire departments in the Pittsburgh area and throughout the country through his foundation.
The luncheon annually honors a select group of police officers for their heroic actions, with 10 officers from the Western Pennsylvania area honored this year. Each of the law enforcement officers will receive a statuette, modeled after the Law Enforcement Officers Memorial near Heinz Field.
Congratulations on this honor, Ben! It is well deserved. Zeus is wagging his tail from Heaven!
*Thank you to Mr. Stokey, WTAE news anchor & sports director, for the photos!
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Fall, 2013 - Irons Mill Farmstead supports the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation883 viewsBeginning September 21st, The Milliron Family not only welcomied in the season, but also supported the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation at the same time!
Irons Mill Farmstead has a 10-acre corn maze, gigantic jumping pillow, tire mountain, hay maze, super slides, farm animals, pumpkins, and tons of fun for kids from 2 to 92.
Did we mention that the corn maze is not just any run of the mill corn maze! This is STEELERS COUNTRY so we’re talking about a 10-acre STEELERS CORN MAZE!
“This year we decided to make our corn maze design STEELERS! In doing so, we like to choose a relevant organization to work with to offer a fundraising opportunity. We chose the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation as a way to show our appreciation to those men and women in our police and fire depts. who risk their lives to serve and protect us. Our family is thankful for the incredible sacrifices they make each and every day. As a family farm, we know the important role animals play in all of our lives. It is so neat to see how the unique talents of animals can be utilized for such amazing things! We love the fact that we can support the men and women who rely on highly trained animals for support and protection.” – Stacy Milliron
The Farmstead offered discount coupons to fans on admission with portions of the proceeds benefiting Ben's foundation!
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December 4, 2014 - Grant to Miami University Police Department867 viewsIt's MUPD K-9 Figo posing in front of Ben's locker!
"Thank you Ben for giving back to your alma mater, Miami University, and supporting our mission of keeping our campus and surrounding communities safe." -- Patrol Officer Keith Hibbard, Miami University Police Department.
*Thank you to Ritter E. Hoy for sharing these photos with us!
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December 4, 2014 - Grant to Miami University Police Department856 viewsIn the photo: Patrol Officer Keith Hibbard of the Miami University Police Department and his K9 partner, Figo and in the background, Deputy U.S. Marshal Aaron Fisher (Department of Justice).
"The Miami University Police Department K-9 unit is honored to have been selected by the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation as a 2014 grant recipient. The continued success of our K-9 unit and other regional K-9 teams that train with our K-9 unit will be strongly supported by this generous gift." -- Patrol Officer Keith Hibbard, Miami University Police Department.
"The grant that was awarded to the Miami University Police Department K-9 unit will allow for continued effective joint training, leading to seamless operations between K-9 teams. This forward thinking allows for a greater preparation in real world instances when we’re needed." -- Deputy U.S. Marshal Aaron Fisher, Department of Justice.
*Thank you to Ritter E. Hoy for the photos!
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March 27, 2014: Edinboro community thanks Ben via Twitter!855 viewsOn February 13, 2014, the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation awarded a grant to the Edinboro Borough (PA) Police Department…
and on March 27, 2014, a local Edinboro business spotted the foundation’s logo on a bumper sticker proudly displayed on an Edinboro police cruiser.
Folks at the Edinboro Hotel, a turn of the century landmark, took the time to tweet a great photo as well as their thanks to Ben:
@EdinboroHotel
@_BigBen7 Edinboro Police new K9 vehicle looking good w/ your logo on it. The community thanks you for your grant!
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December 4, 2014 - Grant to Miami University Police Department853 views“The Oxford Police Department is very fortunate to have another department (MUPD) nearby. The partnership between our agencies helps keep the entire community safe, and we look forward to upholding these high standards through joint training.” –Officer Ryan Sikora, Oxford Police Department.
*Thank you to Ritter E. Hoy for the photos!
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Remembering Rocco 826 views"The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation started when a police K-9 was shot and killed where I grew up, in Findlay, OH. My family and I were moved by what that dog meant to the police force, and learned that similar K-9′s all over the country are helping to keep our communities safe. This last week, a K-9 officer named Rocco was killed in my current hometown of Pittsburgh. After talking with officer Phil Lerza and getting his blessing, the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation would like to announce that we are going to get Officer Lerza a new dog. Rocco can never be replaced, but we only hope to help with the healing process and to provide Officer Lerza with another loyal partner." -- Ben, February 10, 2014
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May 10, 2016 - Fan Kevin J. Cousino does it again807 views...and this time it's a tribute to Ben and his foundation!
Kevin J. Cousino, of KJC Custom Sports Figures made this beautiful double-figure to show his respect for #7 and the fine work he does with his foundation.
He made this three-figure set to present to Ben earlier this year:
http://bigben7.com/photos/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=-77&pos=0
You can check out more of his amazing creations here:
https://www.facebook.com/KJCCustomSportsFigures/?fref=ts
**Click on the image to see a larger version of his work here.
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November 15, 2013 - Making another wish come true777 views“When Ben came over and met her, it was the most awesome thing I ever saw.” – Michelle Converse
From Teresa Varley, Steelers.com
When Steelers practice ended and Ben Roethlisberger walked over to 15-year old Jessica Converse, you could just feel the excitement.
Because for Converse, the wish she made almost a year ago, was coming true. And her smile was as bright as can be.
Converse is visually and hearing impaired, considered legally blind and deaf, and also suffers from an enlarged heart, high blood pressure and is diabetic.
She was the Steelers guest at practice through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, meeting Roethlisberger and his teammates.
“I am just so glad she was able to get her wish with all of the different problems she has,” said her mother, Michelle Converse. “She has been waiting for this and it was so overwhelming and exciting for all of us. When Ben came over and met her, it was the most awesome thing I ever saw. I got overwhelmed when they all came up around her.”
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April 8, 2016 - The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation at work761 viewsOn October 22nd 2015, Ben announced a grant to the Shawnee Police Department in Kansas.
With this grant, the Shawnee Police Department was able to expand their unit from two to three K-9s which now gives them a dual purpose explosive team.
“The addition of a new canine to our unit will greatly expand the capabilities of these officers and the services they provide our citizens. We sincerely appreciate the generosity of the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation in helping keep Shawnee a safe community. Being a native of Pittsburgh and a huge Steelers fan to this day, makes this grant award that much sweeter. The Shawnee Police Department continues to be grateful for the generosity of Big Ben!!” — Shawnee Chief of Police Rob Moser.
*Thank you so much to Chief Moser for sharing these great photos with us!
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K9 officer Jordy, Nebraska City Police Department754 views“I think I speak for all K-9 handlers when I say thank you for your support for Police K-9′s.” – Officer Chris Angus, Nebraska City Police Department, photographed with his partner, Jordy.
Jordy was purchased in Sharpsville, PA from Shallow Creek Kennels. He started with the Nebraska City Department in 2010 and been a very important tool for us. Besides his normal patrol duties, he is also a “star” in the classroom. They give demonstrations and talks to elementary school children, and Jordy loves the attention!
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Officer Chris Angus and his K9 partner, Jordy752 views“Whether we’re working during the week, or watching the Steelers on the weekend, we always bleed black and yellow!” – Chris Angus, Nebraska City Police Department.
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