We're back in the game for 2019! Last year was so exciting to be selected as a team captain in the event. I was so proud of my group the way they came together to raise almost $17,000 on its $10,000 goal! This year we're putting the band back together for another 4 hour shift.

This amazing event has raised $2.5 million in cancer research the past 2 years, but there is so much more to do. Just the other day I learned that my aunt Annette has cancer, adding to a list of nearly 15 of my closest family and friends that have had to fight this fight. I'll do my small part to help our group of 30+ skaters exceed last years donations and prepare for the most fun game we get to play in all year!
 

This year I'll be playing for:

My dad, Mel Paradowski. My aunt Annette Sucharski. And our awesome neighbor Norm Clark.

and in memory of:

Both of my grandmothers, Jean Schueler & Helen Radecki. My uncle Ron Paradowski. Aunts Angela Moscovic, Judy Ginter, Chris Paradowski, and Grace Hutton. My hockey teammate Ron Sardina.  Chrissy's grandpa George Nobles. And our former neighbor and family friend Amy Kimmer.

If you donated to my page last year, thank you so much!  Please consider donating again, whatever you can spare is greatly appreciated. It is tax deductible and would be great for a business donation as well, so share the word with friends and co-workers. 

I'll announce our shift time soon. Please come down and buy some merch, enjoy a beer, and cheer our guys&girls on!

Thanks!

- Mark

This summer, more than 2,500 pairs of skates will hit the ice to play in the 2019 11 Day Power Play Community Shift to help in the fight against cancer! The 11-day game will be played in continuous shifts at Harborcenter in Buffalo, NY. This important event supports The 11 Day Power Play, raising critically-needed funds for cancer research and wellness programs at Roswell Park, Camp Good Days and Make-A-Wish WNY. While it is physically challenging to play in a marathon hockey game, it's a walk in the park compared to what most endure in their battle against cancer. Cancer is a disease that touches everyone, and The 11 Day Power Play wants to make an impact in our community. In the past two years, The 11 Day Power Play has raised nearly $2.5 million supporting cancer causes in Western New York.

Donations are graciously accepted online or by check. Please write checks out to 'The 11 Day Power Play' and send to PO Box 4, Buffalo, NY 14223. If you are interested in a sponsorship, contact Sara Schumacher today.

To learn more about the 11 Day Power Play organization, visit www.11daypowerplay.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.