Hey everyone, I couldn't be more excited to take part in this year's 11 Day Power Play and do it with this group of people from Ingram Micro. It is an amazing event that makes a huge impact on so many people. I want to say thank you for your support.
Thank you to everyone who donated to help hit the $1000 goal. I have raised to goal to $1500 let's keep it going!
This year I will be playing for everyone in my family who has been affected by this disease. I also am playing for my friends, as a way to recognize the people close to them affected by cancer.
I am playing for:
- Norma Schreiber
- Karen Schreiber
- Henry Ersing
- Carol Powers
- Shirley Kennedy
- Gloria Calhoun
- Paula Ziegler
- LeRoy Klocke
- Edward Corbett
- Liz Gerrity
- Holly Niedzielski
- LS
- Julie Hartman
- Ben Hartman
- Heather Lohr
- Sharon Minderler
- Pam Guenther
- Sharon Miller
Thanks and I hope to see you there,
Derek
This summer, more than 1,700 pairs of skates will hit the ice to play in the 2018 11 Day Power Play Community Shift to help in the fight against cancer! The 11-day game will be played in continuous, four-hour shifts at HarborCenter in Buffalo, New York. Each shift will feature two new teams. The purpose of this important event is to raise critically-needed funds for important local cancer causes, including: cutting-edge cancer research and wellness programs at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; supporting programs that improve quality of life for children, adults and families affected by cancer through Camp Good Days; and, granting wishes and amazing experiences to kids with life-threatening illnesses, including cancer, by Make-A-Wish Western New York. Although it may be physically challenging for our players to play four continuous hours of hockey, it will be a walk in the park compared to what some people have to endure in their battle against cancer. Cancer is a disease that touches everyone, and The 11 Day Power Play wants to make a difference, a big difference. You can help make a big difference by supporting our players' efforts in The 11 Day Power Play Community Shift.
As part of our fundraising efforts, we also offer various corporate sponsorships, providing value greatly in excess of the financial contribution. Please contact Sara Schumacher at sara@11daypowerplay.com or 716-830-3805 for more information. Team sponsorships start at $1,100 and are first come, first serve.
Proceeds of the 11 Day Power Play Community Shift will benefit our local families while supporting cancer research and wellness programs at Roswell Park, Make-A-Wish WNY and Camp Good Days.
Donations are graciously accepted either online or by check. Please write checks out to 'The 11 Day Power Play' and send to PO Box 4 Buffalo NY 14223.
Find out more about this event, or the 2017 World’s Longest Hockey Game, at www.11daypowerplay.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
| Supporters | |||
| Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
| Kelly & Mike Powers | 07/28/2018 | $20.00 | Great job! | Susan Krantz | 07/11/2018 | $20.00 | Thank you for dedicating your efforts to this well needed cause | Katelyn Tierney | 07/11/2018 | $25.00 | Stacie Odrobina | 07/11/2018 | $10.00 | Go get tiger! | Chelsea Wood | 07/11/2018 | $50.00 | Thank you Derek! This means the world to me and my family! | Kelly Smielecki | 07/11/2018 | $30.00 | Doreen Andrejczuk | 07/06/2018 | $20.00 | Keep up the great job, thanks. | Maya Gardner Witnauer | 07/05/2018 | $25.00 | Lindsey Grochowski | 07/05/2018 | $25.00 | Kick ass! | Brittany Calhoun | 06/26/2018 | $25.00 | Good luck, Derek! | Sharyn Miller | 06/26/2018 | $50.00 | Thank you, Derek. I wish you lots of luck! | Pamela Guenther | 06/25/2018 | $50.00 | Thank you Derek for your hard work and effort for an amazing cause! | Anthony Capozzi | 06/25/2018 | $50.00 | Proud of you Derek | Kyle Messina | 05/11/2018 | $50.00 | Good Luck Brutus! Wish you the best! OSU> UM Thank you for supporting Roswell Park and Make A Wish! | Albert Schmitter | 05/10/2018 | $40.00 | Genuinely surprised you are even able to skate, but way to go! | Jackie Powers | 05/10/2018 | $25.00 | Great cause Derek - good luck! | Kory Schuler | 05/02/2018 | $25.00 | Way to go Derek. Good luck | Gary Schuler | 05/02/2018 | $25.00 | Good luck Derek | Ronald Schreiber | 04/23/2018 | $50.00 | Robin Ersing | 04/22/2018 | $100.00 | E would be so proud of you. You know I always am!!! | Aunt Kristen & Uncle Brian | 04/22/2018 | $75.00 | Happy to support a great cause, great event and the greatest nephew! | Rachelle Keller | 04/21/2018 | $50.00 | So proud of you! Love you! | Derek Grochowski | 04/21/2018 | $100.00 | Thank you, everyone, for helping me hit $500. As promised I am donating an extra $100 for hitting the goal. | Ray & Dawn Powers | 04/18/2018 | $50.00 | What a good cause, have fun! | Holly Niedzielski | 04/17/2018 | $100.00 | Derek, what a great way to get involved in with a charity and with Ingram Micro. I am so proud of you! Play for HN, LS, HL and BH | Cassidy & Albert | 04/14/2018 | $25.00 | Good Luck Derek! What an awesome day you are partaking in! | Collette Powers | 04/14/2018 | $50.00 | Go get em Derek! | Barbara Schuler | 04/13/2018 | $25.00 | Always in our heart | Sherri Gerrity | 04/13/2018 | $10.00 | Kathleen & Robert Keller | 04/10/2018 | $75.00 | Good Luck | Kelly & Mike Powers | 04/10/2018 | $100.00 | Derek, I am so proud of you for doing this! | Anonymous Friend | 04/10/2018 | $25.00 | Derek Grochowski | 04/06/2018 | $50.00 | Anonymous Friend | 04/06/2018 | $50.00 |
| Total | $1,500.00 | ||