
MEET THE
HONOREES
HONOREES
PERSERVERENCE. SERVICE. FANS.
This is what Project Game-Dey is all about. Read about all the special individuals we've had the pleasure of honoring to provide unforgettable game-dey experiences to.
2024 Honoree

Week 1 vs. NE
Trey Crail
Trey suffers from muscular dystrophy, but that doesn't stop him from being one of the biggest Bengals fans out there! His favorite player is Tee Higgins and he was our very first honoree!
2024 Honoree

Week 3 vs. WAS
Fred Hing
Fred served his country in the Vietnam conflict in the Air Force, supporting troop evacuation efforts. After his service, he supervised air traffic control and owned his own handyman business. Sadly, Fred passed away in July 2025. He is dearly missed by his PGD Family.
2024 Honoree

Week 5 vs. BAL
Trevor Wood
Trevor is autistic and has a developmental delay. He stays extremely active playing basketball, softball and bowling. He is a kind person who enjoys helping others, demonstrated by his volunteer work at a food pantry.
2024 Honoree

Week 8 vs. PHI
Robert Sauer
Robert joined us in '24 at 91 years young. He served in the Air Force during the '67 riots in Detroit. While he battles Alzheimer's Disease late in life, the one thing that remains constant is his joy of the Bengals and sharing that with future generations.
2024 Honoree

Week 8 vs. PHI
Ryan Sherman
Ryan suffers from cerebral palsy and is one of the most passionate sports fans you'll meet. He loves the Bearcats, Buckeyes and Bengals. His favorite player is Joe Burrow and was a joy to have honored in the 2024 season.
2024 Honoree

Week 9 vs. LV
Austin Bernard
Austin was born with Down Syndrome. He has been a Bengals fan most of his life. When not watching sports, he enjoys playing basketball, bowling, board games and puzzles. He also has an extensive collection of Hot Wheels cars. Austin brought a huge group of supporters with him to the game.
2024 Honoree

Week 13 vs. PIT
Scott Iler
Scott has battled a laundry list of health challenges: back surgery, liver failure, heart disease, a liver transplant and not to mention the mental toll and chronic pain he's endured. Scott is an absolute warrior of inspiration with his positive attitude and fandom.
2024 Honoree

Week 13 vs. PIT
Jessica Stewart
Jessica joined us from the Village of Merici. She has a complicated set of health impairments. She is a football fanatic, but became a die-hard Bengals fan once Ted Karras & The Cincy Hat began their philanthropic support of the Village.
2024 Honoree

Week 16 vs. CLE
Jay & Troy Cox
Jay is a Master Chief Navy diver who has been serving for over 20 years. His brother Troy is a Navy diver 1st Class veteran who served for 8 years. These guys love the Bengals and made the trip all the way from Washington state to watch us whoop the Browns!
2024 Honoree

Week 17 vs. DEN
Trisen Stoner
Trisen or "T" as he's nicknamed is one ball of energy! He was born with Fragile X Syndrome, but he doesn't let anything stop him from playing sports and cheering on the Bengals. He is known for his positivity and love of dancing.
2024 Honoree

Week 17 vs. DEN
Rylee Clark
Rylee was born with Spina Bifida. She's endured over 25 surgeries, but never loses her positivity or her passion for Joe Burrow and the Bengals. Meeting her was one of the highlights for anyone who came to our spot in Lot 1. She belts out one of the loudest "WHO DEY!"s!
2025 Honoree

Week 2 vs. JAX
Shawn Gehring
Shawn was born with a complex heart condition, endured multiple surgeries, cardiac arrest, a stroke, cerebral palsy, epilepsy and more -- all before the age of 5. Despite these challenges, his strength and smile light up the room; and his passion for the Bengals runs deep.
2025 Honoree

Week 5 vs. DET
Seth Spoltman
Seth lives life with a smile despite the challenges of a autism and a rare genetic disorder. His days are filled with volunteering, adventures with friends and working alongside his dad on the family farm. He loves watching Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and the rest of the Bengals with his dad.
2025 Honoree

Week 7 vs. PIT
Tyler Scull-McWilliams
Tyler is battling end-stage kidney failure and is in an urgent need of a living kidney donor. He's overcome surviving a liver transplant in 2018 and now is fighting with everything he's got for a second chance at life. Tyler is a lifelong Bengals fan, a beloved neighborhood bartender and someone who embodies the spirit of strength and resilience.
2025 Honoree

Week 8 vs. NYJ
Frankie Gales
Frankie was diagnosed with a rare liver disease at just two months old. He courageously battled with a life-saving transplant at just 6 years old. He is now thriving with unmatched joy, energy and a smile that lights up a whole stadium. Frankie was able to meet Ja'Marr Chase before his honoree game and be gifted a pair of his gloves!
2025 Honoree

Week 9 vs. CHI
Jordan Maxon
Jordan joined the US Marine Corps in 2008, where he served for 9 years with tours for Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Red Dawn. Due to health problems related to combat, he was no longer able to serve. He is a die-hard Bengals fan who currently serves his community in law enforcement.