Most people have heard the name Ben Roethlisberger, though not all of them will know who he is. He was the successful quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

In retirement, Ben Roethlisberger has become a philanthropist and someone who is showing his faith via what he does. This is what he worked for, starting out as a star high school quarterback and progressing all the way to being a star NFL quarterback. That work ethic just had a change of focus. Spending time in the spotlight for years has been a way for him to bring a spotlight to worthy charities.

Even those who became a huge fan of his while he was the Pittsburgh Steelers may not be aware of the past of Ben Roethlisberger. He was born in Lima, Ohio, but his parents moved to Findlay, where he played football. While he was not the quarterback until his senior year, he still stood out, winning several awards.

He went on to the Miami (Ohio) University, where he broke records and won them a conference championship. He was then drafted to the Steelers, where Ben Roethlisberger won two Super Bowls, had six Pro Bowl appearances, and is still celebrated by Pittsburgh fans.

Since Ben Roethlisberger retired, he has spent quite a bit of time working to make sure the charities he supports are going strong. He works to make sure that Pittsburgh has service dogs for law enforcement. He works to make sure that the homeless have a chance to get into better situations.

All of this is done while he is working to be a better person and Christian for himself and his family. He works with those he sees can make a difference through his family foundation and other groups he sees as reputable. It is a life of service. Visit this page for more information.

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