My first experience with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center was in 1993 when my friend Robert was diagnosed with Leukemia. I remember visiting him and playing Sega Genesis. Even though he was very sick, I remember him always being in good spirits and with a smile on his face. The nurses and staff at RPCCC were very friendly.
Fast forward 25 years and my wife has now worked at RPCCC for 10 years as a LCSW-R. I hear on a daily basis of the great work being done there. Also a number of my family members have been stricken by cancer and I want to join the fight to find a cure!
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.
| Supporters | |||
| Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
| Linde AG (Praxair) Matching Gifts Program | 07/30/2019 | $50.00 | Todd VanBrocklyn | 07/09/2019 | $35.00 | Tim Spellman | 07/08/2019 | $100.00 | Linde Accounting Shared Services | 07/08/2019 | $5.00 | Jeans Days | Team Linde Beer Blast | 07/06/2019 | $200.00 | Michelle Liebel | 07/05/2019 | $25.00 | Good luck! | Patricia Keith | 06/28/2019 | $50.00 | Linde Accounting Shared Services | 06/28/2019 | $131.67 | June Jeans Days | Celine Charleson | 06/28/2019 | $25.00 | Amy Glenn | 06/24/2019 | $25.00 | Good to Dan & the Linde team! | Ellen Musialowski | 06/21/2019 | $50.00 | Good Luck Dan and Team Linde | Brenda Fronckowiak | 05/21/2019 | $50.00 | Great job Dan!! Good luck! | Aimee VanBrocklyn & Family | 05/21/2019 | $50.00 | Thank you Dan & Michelle for all you do for others❤️ | Shana SanFilippo | 05/19/2019 | $25.00 | Linde PLC | 05/03/2019 | $208.33 | Kevin and David Lennon / Donovsn | 03/29/2019 | $100.00 | Peyton and Riley Spellman | 03/16/2019 | $20.00 | Good Luck Daddy!! We love you ❤️ | Danielle Murdie | 03/15/2019 | $50.00 | Great job, Dan!!! -Mike & Danielle Murdie | Dan Spellman | 02/18/2019 | $100.00 | I'm very excited to be participating again this year! |
| Total | $1,300.00 | ||