Ben Roethlisberger, Make-a-Wish Foundation Help Paralyzed Teenager Realize Dream
June 29, 2008 by David Kindervater
Filed under Pittsburgh Steelers
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Here’s a great story about 14-year-old Akeem Havens and his wish to meet his favorite player — Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger. Akeem was tragically paralyzed from the neck down in a car accident when he was seven-years-old and relies on his family to take care of him. It was good to see the whole Steelers team involved in giving Akeem a day he’ll always remember. The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Pennsylvania and Southern West Virginia is celebrating 25 years of making the dreams come true for children with life-threatening medical conditions.
