Donate online via the proceeding link or mail checks to Rockford Benefit, 413 Aintree Chase, Sherman, IL 62684 or donate at any Bank of Springfield Location.
Top Row: Connor 7, Elizabeth 8, Andrew 9
Bottom Row: Tammie, Abbi 13, Maddie 15, and Steve Rockford
Steve Rockford is a 41 year old husband and father of five amazing children. Steve and his family recently received the devastating news that he has ALS-Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) for which there is no cure.
Lou Gehrig’s Disease otherwise known as ALS-Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a fatal disease which affects the motor neurons, the nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movement. For mostly unknown reasons, ALS causes motor neurons to die and the muscles they control to become weak and then paralyzed.
Steve, a Special Education Teacher at Southeast High School, and his wife, Tammie, an Early Intervention Service Coordinator at the Sangamon County Public Health Department, are high school sweethearts. They and the “Fab Five,” a nickname coined by their proud parents, are a strong part of youth and high school athletics, and have been making a difference in the lives of young people in our community.
Steve & Tammie Rockford
The family currently lives in Steve’s modest childhood home near Lanphier High School and soon the 2 story house will not be functional for Steve and his family. Retrofitting this home to make it accessible isn’t feasible and as you can imagine, finding an affordable home for this large family will be another tough challenge they are facing.
Please help us support this extraordinary family and ensure they have the resources they will need in the months and years to come.
Thank you Annette!
Thanks so much Annette and Jeff. You guys Rock!!
We are thinking of you!!
I can’t imagen a world withou this man. He has always made me want to be a better man.
I love you Rockford family! just remember that behind every dark cloud is a silver lining
I met this family a few years ago through softball, they are the nicest most loving family you could ever want to meet. I was devistated when I saw their familiar faces on tv. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. If we can do anything at all ask. Love the Kahbeahs
Sending prayers!!
who’s that cute bald guy?
it’s you, you sorry sack of crap!!!! Love you!!!! Steph K.
Springfield is a better community because of The Rockford family,lets return the favor,God bless Steve and the entire Rockford family.
Love you Steve! We are thinking of you!
The Mosier Family & Glenwood Wrestling
Steve, our thoughts and hopes are with you and your family.
“Hope is the thing with feathers, That perches in the soul, And sings the tune without the words, And never stops at all.” – Emily Dickinson
Steve Rockford is an exceptional man, whose passion and love of wrestling have inspired so many, myself included, to try to push ourselves to be better. More importantly, he is a great man, who expects the most of those around him, making everything around him a little stronger. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rockford family.
See you on the 10th my man.
You show me that me being a young kid from a certain part of town isn’t a factor and how i can do whatever i want to if i believe in myself I’m pushing the wrestling team to soar to new heights because you deserve it coach you don’t mess with Rocky’s Boys!!!! Men of steel
Love this, that is what Steve Rockford is all about! Helping others reach their potential regardless of…..Rock you the man!
Thinking of all of your family. Love you Rockford you are an inspiration to a lot of people stay strong and never give up!!!!!!
I live outside the state- Where can we get raffle tickets or donate?
Thanks!
Johnnie Johnson- Iowa
You can donate via the paypal button at the top of the page or you can send a check written to: Rockford Benefit ID Inc. to 413 Aintree Chase, Sherman, IL 62684 or any Bank of Springfield Location.
Hello John, thank you for your help! You are welcome to send a payment via the PayPal link on the top of the page and we will complete your Raffle Ticket and Shirt order. We can mail your receipts and product direct.
My prayers to your family.
God Bless this GREAT family!!!
god bless you an your family #t.g.i.s.r.w(thank god ima steve rockford wrestler.)
Love you, Tammie and Steve! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Just thinking of you guys bring back all the great memories of hanging out at the house on Sangamon during the State Fair! Remember, the happiest people don’t have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything! See you guys on the 10th….
This amazing family were wonderful friends/caretakers/family to my aunt. God bless you all!
You have an amazing little girl, whom my daughter Bella is found of
and cares deeply about what Ellie is feeling, let me know
if you need anything at all, meals, help with kids etc….God Bless you all.
Thinking of you and sending my support through prayers and donations. Stay strong.
Steve you are so darn cute!! Your wife is beautiful which makes for a great looking family!! Love and Prayers, Angie Keefner
Love you all and keeping you in all of my prayers each and every day! God bless and stay strong.
Stay strong Steve , I’ll see ya the 10th
Steve, your sister Mary and I were classmates at old St. Joe’s and when I saw your story I just felt I wanted to help-for you, your wife kids and your brothers and sisters…I will be there Saturday the 10th…I also wanted you and Mary know that I know how you feel…my mother Eileen Kienzler died from ALS in 1994 and a classmate of my younger brother was diagnosed with it in 2005
We wish we could be there to show our support for your family! We have been praying for you daily and will continue to do so. Please take care! We pray for a huge success tonight as well!
Tammie and Steve, I don’t know if you remember me or not, but I am a good friend of Larson’s – Jami G. Jami shared your story with me and since I remember you as being an awesome couple, I just wanted to say hi and wish you the best. I will definitely keep you and yours in my prayers. Sorry I couldn’t be there in person, but Illinois is a long way from Denver. Take care and stay strong!
Thinking of the Rockford family! The Rivera’s send their wishes from our house to yours!!!!
Merry Christmas to you & your family Steve. You look just like you did in school…well almost..lol
Thinking of you Rockford’s! from Mrs. D.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. My sister passed away from ALS in 2009. We held a benefit for her in 2008. If you need any help or
are in need of volunteers to help with the benefit please feel free to let us know. We would be more than happy to help.
The Rankin -Adams Family