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Steelers Kicker Rookie Donates $100,000 to Support Victims of U.S. Steel Plant Explosion in Pittsburgh — ‘This Is My City’

PITTSBURGH – August 12, 2025 — In the wake of a devastating explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works just outside Pittsburgh, hometown native and Steelers kicker Ben Sauls has stepped forward with a powerful gesture of support — a $100,000 donation to aid victims and their families.

One dead after explosion at US steel plant, with 10 injured and one missing  - BBC News

The blast, which occurred Monday afternoon, left multiple workers injured and several trapped beneath debris. While details on the full extent of casualties remain unconfirmed, the incident has sent shockwaves through the Pittsburgh community, sparking an outpouring of support.

Ben Sauls

Sauls, who grew up just miles from the plant, expressed both heartbreak and determination to help.

“This is my city,” Sauls said in a team statement. “These are my people. I grew up here, and I know the grit and heart of Pittsburgh. Right now, they need us — and I’m going to do everything I can to be there for them.”

The donation will be directed to local relief organizations, including the Salvation Army of Western Pennsylvania and SouthEast Regional EMS, which are providing immediate aid to those affected.

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Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin praised Sauls’ leadership off the field:

“Ben’s always been about more than football. When his community needed him, he didn’t hesitate.”

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As recovery efforts continue at the plant, Sauls’ gesture stands as a reminder of the deep bond between the Steelers and the city they represent — a connection forged not just in stadiums, but in moments of hardship.

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