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STEELER  FOR  A  DAY 

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a very special player on the sidelines at practice on Wednesday, May 27th 2009.  Heather Miller, who is fighting cancer was selected as the " Steeler for a Day"  made possible by the "Make A Wish Foundation".  

Heather had the pleasure of spending the day with the Steelers team as a guest of Casey "The Big Snack" Hampton, so nicknamed by Hines Ward.  Her day started out with a limo ride to the Steelers training facility in Latrobe. 

Heather received a Pittsburgh Steelers jersey with her name across the back from Coach Tomlin before she would officially start the day of practice.  She kept company with wide-receiver, Hines Ward who did not practice.  Ward would act the reporter for the day asking Heather what position she wanted to play. Her answer?  Quarterback!  Watch out Big Ben, you may have some competition this year!  Ward asked who Heather would throw the ball to? Her answer was simply put without hesitation, you!  Smart kid here.  

Heather, you are an inspiration to us all and especially the team in Black n Gold. 

Special thanks to KDKA for bringing this wonderful story home to us.

As Always, Here We Go!

To contribute to Heather's Fund, use the address below:

Don and Wendy Miller

Attn: Heather Miller Medical Fund

1551 Heritage Road

Osterburg, PA  16667

Special prayers and wishes to Heather Miller and her entire family in their battle against Ewing's Sarcoma. 

Visit Heather's site