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(Pittsburgh, PA) \u2013 November 5, 2009 - Pittsburgh Steelers\u2019 Super Bowl Champion Quarterback Ben
Roethlisberger announced today the fourth grant in the 2009 grant cycle of the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation at
The Giving Back Fund. The grant will be distributed to the City of Denver Police Department in Denver,
Colorado. The department is seeking financial assistance for the purchase of one new canine that will be
purchased to replace retiring canines at the end of this year.

This NFL season The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation will distribute grants to Police and Fire Departments in Pittsburgh and in the cities and surrounding communities of each regular season away opponent for the Steelers in 2009. The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation has invited police and fire departments in the eight cities to submit proposals detailing their needs.

In commenting on why the mission of the foundation is so important to him, Roethlisberger said, \u201cIt is an honor and a privilege to work with police and fire departments in and around the Pittsburgh area as well as with others around the country. We have had the opportunity to see first-hand how important the dogs are to these men and women who risk their lives every day to protect us. It\u2019s incredible to see the strong bond that is formed between the dogs and their partners both on the job and at home. \u201d

dogs on the front lines in support of our officers and to remain one of the oldest continuous K-9 Units in the
country,\u201d stated Sergeant Evan Hvizdak, K9 Supervisor. \u201cThe superior sensing abilities of our service dogs are
useful tools in the detection of contraband, for the location and apprehension of hidden suspects, and for the
immediate protection of their handlers.\u201d

Ben Roethlisberger is in his sixth season as quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and already has secured his
place in the record books. At 6 foot 5 and 245 pounds, \u201cBig Ben\u201d has become known for big performances and
a humble approach. In 2006, Big Ben became the youngest starting quarterback ever to win a Super Bowl,
defeating the Seattle Seahawks 21-10 in Detroit. In the process, the Steelers became the first team to win three
playoff games on the road. Ben\u2019s record as a starter in his first two seasons was an astonishing 27-4, and he is
the only quarterback to lead his team to the conference championship game in each of his first two seasons. He
was the unanimous Rookie of the Year in 2004, breaking Dan Marino\u2019s rookie records for completion percentage
and passer rating, and was the first quarterback in NFL history to compile a 13-0 record in the regular season. In
2009, Big Ben added a second Super Bowl Championship to his astounding resume on the field.