Last weeks’ twitter contest revolved around doing a random act of kindness for the less fortunate. Our winners were able to attend an amazing game that came down to the wire. Not to mention brave a hostile crowd and did we mention the COLD.
We start with @blendenbuko who didn’t just give once last week but four straight days to show her appreciation for the less fortunate. She braved the cold all the while keeping her hopes up that the Steelers would find a way to pull this one out.
When it almost came time to tap out – something insane happened. The crowd went absolutely quiet. Troy had single-handedly changed the outcome of the game. The entire stadium was in absolute shock and you could here the wind whipping against people’s faces while they were just staring in amazement.
Our other winner was Ron Becker / @Becker2017 aside from giving back earlier in the week had a special story to share that night. Ron had a special guest in attendance with him – His friend Wayne Talley. Wayne was the reason Ron became a Steelers fan. Best friends since they were young Ron moved across town and they both lost touch. Last time they saw each other was when they were 12 years old.
Flash forward 25 years year later and an online search to find Wayne was frustrating at best until Ron found an picture online of a little girl that looked eerily similar and found Wayne. 25 years later the friends were reconnected and found out they live only 2 miles apart.
Later in the week Ron joins twitter, follows Troy and gets details on the contest. Ron reached out to Wayne to see if they could work together to give back and win the tickets so that they could attend together. The rest was history.
Check out the picture below, and stay tuned for more contests.
Anen Cooper
That is wonderful! Steeler fans are the greatest, most loyal people in the world. So happy these folks won.
Deborah McCabe Gerber
What a really great story!!! Thank you so much for sharing this. Childhood friendships are the BEST! and how wonderful that they are reunited. What a small, yet glorious world we live in!! and Gotta LOVE that Steeler LOVE!
kong solia
awesome !! go steelers
Terri
Wow.. those are great stories! We will forever love our STEELERS!
Lisa Pettrey
Such a great game to remember. Great acts rewarded by good action on the field. So glad to see Heath Miller walk off the field.
Monika
That’s awesome. I was there for this game, very intense crowd, very proud to be wearing my black and gold but can say the B-more crowd was fired up but wen’t easy at least on me. Glad Heath did not break his neck. I had a feeling Troy was going to make a pick and be the reason we won this game and he did. Troy is such an amazing player and person, so proud to say he is a Pittsburgh Steeler.
Lori Masonia
I wear my #43 jersery every time the Steelers play! It is my dream to meet Troy and his family and see a Steelers game! I have met some of the former Steelers players at the John Stallworth Golf Tournament in Huntsville, Alabama. I am a die hard Steelers and Troy Polamalu fan!! That game was awesome!!
Cathy
Wow! What a wonderful story! It’s amazing how you looked for years and he was only 2 miles away. God works in mysterious ways. Troy is a fantastic player! I have never seen anyone run and jump as well as he does! I’m proud to have him as part of our Steeler Team and as an American! Thank you Troy and God Bless!
Mike Robinson
I knew the tides were changing on the ravens when ben became more mobile during the second half and when Try to Flacco that was the turning point and I could Wal nto work wearing my Steelers staduim JAcket and people not saying a word if they did I din’t care, Ijust posted a simple few lines on face book Sunday night at 11:45:
a Quarterback with Broken Foot
and a Broken Nose
13-10 Win
Leading the AFC North
Priceless!!!!!
willie benson
what a special story! couldn’t have happened to a better pair of “steeler fans and best friends!” go black and gold!!!!!!!!
Tom Moncivais
it just goes to show, that there are still genuine people out there. kindness of the heart will always trump a win or loss. troy, you are the symbol of kindness and good that this world could always use a lil bit more of. i’ve been a steelers fan right out of my mother’s womb in ’73. my heart bleeds black and gold, but melts with the simple act of doing a good deed for a total stranger without expecting anything in return. thank you, troy, for being on “our” team and representing the Steeler Nation.
PounceN'Pummel
I love the story about the beautiful childhood best friends. I believe that childhood friendships help mold and shape who we become as adults. We may lose touch through our life’s journeys and choices. However, connecting again…is the Spirit’s manifestation of what happens when we’re consciously aligned with real love! I’ve connected again with precious people from my childhood as well at the right time to share my experiences with the manifestation of healing, that it empowers my childhood buddies to believe and allow healing to manifest in their bodies as well. We’re all connected! It’s the love that aligns us with the wonderful experiences of which there’s so much more of! Of all things…first, LOVE! Thanx again Troy for being a beautiful soul….(RevArielAsriel)
Amber OC Steeler Gurl
I had my very first chance to see my favorite team (STEELERS!) play last year in preseason. My guy got me some tickets for our annivesary and we watched you all play against Carolina (and win mind you) I would be at every game if I had it my way. (we lil ones can dream cant we?)
Troy is an amazing player, I have to agree with Monika on that one. So many beautiful hearted men on this team, So many reasons to love our Boys! <3
Diana Miller
Wasn’t at the game but quietly watched, (my husband was asleep in bed) as the Steelers played tirelessly, never quitting, and playing as one unit. The Steelers are one AWESOME TEAM!! Sorry that our men were injured and hoping they’re recuperating well. However, can you just see me jumping up and down and yelling without sound with only 39 seconds left and Steelers having the ball? I love you Steelers. Thanks Troy and all the rest of the team.
Lisa Garcia
Troy, your desire to help others and bring out the best in all of us is amazing. I am so inspired by your actions and words. I hope to be a winner of one of your contests one day. My budget doesn’t allow for travel from Albuquerque to a Steeler game but once a year if I am lucky. However, I cheer from home like I am in the stadium. Enjoy picking the winners and good luck for the remainder of the year. I can’t wait to here what the Super Bowl Contest will be since I know that is where the Steelers are headed.: )
Shelly
Troy is the BEST..You can always count on Troy to pull the Steelers to a win, he truly is an amazing Football Player, and person. I am proud to be a Steelers and Troy Fan 100%. I also am a fan of Troys old HS in Winston Oregon and was hoping they would win the Football State Championship, they went to the end, but didn’t win, but they have as well an amazing coach which I believe is Troys Cousin. My son plays for South Umpqua HS and Douglas is there Rivial, but my son loves going to Douglas HS everytime they play them and look at the show case in the school of Troy..lol..He wants to be like Troy, he really idols Troy!! Keep up the awesome job Troy..
Ronit Monzon
I almost went to bed early. So glad I stayed to see that explosive sack/fumble at the end. It was like watching ballet on the football field. You go, Troy!
Arthur L. Keith 3
It has been 14 years since I have had Brain surgery and I have been lucky enough to stay working thru the 14 years but now I am not able to work. I hope one day to take my son to see my team to play in the big game and watch the greatest players as they do what they love.
Mary Anne
Beautiful story! Thanks for sharing & GO Steelers!!!
Tom Foster
Not sure if you get a chance to read these, Mr. Polamalu, But I just want to thank you. The first reason is selfish…I’m a born Pittsburgher who has lived in Baltimore for twenty years. I wear my black and gold proudly and take my abuse from the locals. My car has been key-scratched more times than I can tell you because it sports Steelers decals (magnets get stolen). Your big play this weekend made my life a lot easier.
But I also want to thank you for the exemplary way in which you lead your life. We need more role models. I know that’s not the way you wish you were perceived, but you are. My two daughters wear your jersey with pride. Not just because you play for the best football team on the planet, but because you lead a life of quiet example. I am proud to be a Steeler fan, annd proud that you are one of our greatest.
Sue T
Troy, your amazing football prowess is overshadowed by your open heart and kindness. Thank you for giving these people this opportunity. As a Steelers fans living in Eagles country, I’m always overjoyed to hear about the love of Steelers Nation, not only for our team but for each other. My favorite childhood memories are of the games I attended with my father, a true die-hard fan. Keep the love coming, and you’ll continue to get it back tenfold. GO STEELERS!
Crystal Lester
Well I can’t say that my story is as heart touching as finding a long lost friend, but I can say that every Steelers game you will find me dressed up in my Steelers best cheering like a cheerleader the Steelers don’t have. I love my boys.. all of them. I am proud to say that I am a Steelers fan.. I am sure it comes easier for me to say than some because Kentucky doesn’t have an NFL team to support, but if we did you could guarantee that I would still be like the mother in the childrens book saying “I will love you forever, I will love you for always, as long as I am living a Steelers Fan I will be”. – Crystal
bobbie
Troy I became a fan because of you. your hair and your Samoan heritage. talofa and mahalo Now that I have gotten to read a bit about you and your wife I admire you so much!! health to you.aloha bobbie
john taylor
You can never out give the Lord it was nice to see that good still there in people and that is what Christmas is all about!
CHRIS
WHAT GREAT STORY…LOVE IT ….STEELERS FRIENDS …NOW THATS LOVE!!!!
LOIS STAUB
LOVE THE STEELERS THAT IS MY HOMETOWN TEAM….AND I LIVE IN FLORIDA ON THE EAST COAST. I AM A TRUE AND LOYAL FAN FOR YEARS……SPREAD THE WORD…..GO STEELERS……LOIS…..
LOIS STAUB
KEEP ON WINNING….GO STEELERS…..
Socorro
@ Lisa Garcia, I agree with everything you say about feeling inspired by all of Troys actions and words, Troy you are truly an angel sent from God, everything you do on the field and off is amazing, my budget doesn’t allow me to travel from Phoenix either, however I started a savings to make it to a game in Pittsburgh by next years new season, I want to experience the feeling of being at a football game when it’s cold and windy and maybe even snowing (haha) but that is one of my wishes.
Happy Holidays to all the Steeler Nation!! Sixburgh Sevensylvania!!!!!!!
Barbara
What a wonderful game. You are an inspiration on and off the field. My 11-year old daughter won some money from my office “football pool.” She decided to give a portion of it to Cystic Fibrosis. What an unselfish litlte girl. I am very proud of her!
Margaret Daniels
What an awesome story. I’ve been a Steeler fan since th 70′s. Tory is one of the greatest that has ever played for that team. Off hte field he is so amazing in his giving to others. I live in Redskin/Baltimore country, however, when I were my #43 jersey in public I get suck great comments and hand shakes from people. I t makes me feel proud as though this is my son’s jersey number o\f or the Steeler’s. Troy I don’t know if your parent’s are around , but they have an awesome son. Keep walking in the spirit and you will continue to blessed.
Melissa Diaz
That was a great story…last week’s game was awesome! I was in my car listening to the game and I almost did a cart wheel in there when I heard you forced that fumble, I knew my Steeler’s were gonna win for sure. Thank you for providing these great opportunities for tickets, you guys are an AWESOME team, my love and support to all of you! GO STEELERS!!!
alexfrye
go black and gold
janareu1434@gail.com
Once a Steeler fan always a Steeler fan!!! My son David passed away at 22 years of age and I still have his towel from the
many games we cheered on our Steelers. I know he is in Heaven with his and when I need him, I look up and he comes through!
Have many wonderful memories of watching our great team.!!!!!!!
sarah mccance
pgh loves u troy
Miriam Devey
The catch was like a miracle. Sure hope Troy can get rid of his aches and pains for the next game. Way to go Steelers.
I have been a fan for years. No longer live in Pittsburgh, but watch every game I can see on T.V. My whole family are Steeler Fans.
Good luck for the rest of the Season. Have a great holiday.
Lora
I love the story of the best friends that found each other after 25 years….a feel good story for sure…I have been a STEELERS fan (in a family of bengals fans) for 25 seasons! Good luck next sunday STEELERS! Beat the Jets and win that 7th trophy!! I know the STEELERS will prevail! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥