Love Like Ben 9

Love Like Ben 9 The Love Like Ben Foundation, in memory of Ben Fike, develops leadership and character through sports.

08/08/2026

>$20,000!!
YES, YOU READ THAT RIGHT, OVER $20,000.
The blessings that you all are, the love you share, your passion to help others will make so many children smile. Because of you, they will be able to follow their dreams.
Thank you is not enough.
The athletes, volunteers, judges, sponsors, supporters/spectators, family, board members, you all make Jeanne and my heart smile, and I know that Ben is smiling.
God bless you all.

SOLD OUT!!!!!!. All 50 slots have been filled!!!Thank you. Watch for more sponsor thank yous and raffle announcements. ...
08/01/2026

SOLD OUT!!!!!!.
All 50 slots have been filled!!!
Thank you.
Watch for more sponsor thank yous and raffle announcements.
You are not going to want to miss The 3rd Annual LLB9 Memorial Strongman Competition this Saturday!!

Denis LaBreche and The Valkyrie Strength Club have done it again!Their are offering each athlete a gift certificate and ...
07/23/2026

Denis LaBreche and The Valkyrie Strength Club have done it again!
Their are offering each athlete a gift certificate and a generous discount for competing on August 8th in The 3rd Annual LLB9 Memorial Strongman. THANK YOU!!
Additionally, their Husafel sandbags will be featured in one of our events.
Their gift helps support Ben's dream and our mission to make people smile.


Blessed to welcome back for a third year, Serious Steel Fitness, Zone Smelling Salts and The Original Stick. Justin and...
07/23/2026

Blessed to welcome back for a third year, Serious Steel Fitness, Zone Smelling Salts and The Original Stick. Justin and his crew have gone above and beyond to take care of our athletes.
If you need bands, straps, wraps, sleeves, or top teir smelling salts, you will do yourself a favor by reaching out to them. We have never used anything better.



Today we are honored to announce that the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Local Union No. 71 Buffalo -...
07/21/2026

Today we are honored to announce that the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Local Union No. 71 Buffalo - Niagara Region, NY is back for a third year!!!!!
This year they are our Awards Sponsor.
Thank you for believing in our mission.


We are blessed to welcome back The Chris Maloney Legacy Foundation for a third year to The 3rd Annual LLB9 Memorial Stro...
07/20/2026

We are blessed to welcome back The Chris Maloney Legacy Foundation for a third year to The 3rd Annual LLB9 Memorial Strongman. Thank you for believing in Ben's dream and our mission.
The Chris Maloney Legacy Foundation works to raise awareness of the growing issues of addiction, a primary chronic disease of the brain reward, motivation and related circuitry, rather than a behavioral disorder.
Thank you for your incredible support!

Back for a 2nd year!! Alicia Childress and the Childress Performance Center have once again blessed us with their spons...
07/17/2026

Back for a 2nd year!! Alicia Childress and the Childress Performance Center have once again blessed us with their sponsorship and allowed us to dedicate our audience participation event to her late husband, Paul. The Paul Childress Memorial Bench Press Challenge is open to all for registration on August 8th at The 3rd Annual LLB9 Memorial Strongman.
Paul Childress, a legendary powerlifter, believed that anything is possible with dedication. The Childress Performance Center is open, on Grand Island, NY, to people of all ages and abilities.
Thank you for believing in The Love Like Ben Foundation.

The Love Like Ben Foundation is blessed to offer our support to our newest grant recipient, Jeffrey, as he strives to ma...
03/21/2026

The Love Like Ben Foundation is blessed to offer our support to our newest grant recipient, Jeffrey, as he strives to make himself the best he can be.
Thank you Coach Erik Herbert, pictured, and Lumber City Combat Sports for the work you do with our youth.
We Hope You Smile.

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Ben Fike.We hope you smile.
02/28/2026

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Ben Fike.
We hope you smile.

02/23/2026

The Love Like Ben Foundation is deeply grateful for the privilege of standing alongside the incredible family at Flood City Jui Jitsu as they support Coah Basas in his life-changing work. Every day, he goes beyond teaching technique - he builds character, ignites belief, and opens doors for young wrestlers who may never have known those doors were there. His unwavering commitment to shaping not just strong athletes, but stonger human beings, embodies the very spirit of our mission.
Together, we are reminded why this work matters so much. As Ben so simply and powerfully said. "We (all) just want to make people smile.

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PO Box 9
Gasport, NY
14067

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+17165105339

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