In 2007, just weeks after getting married, I was diagnosed with Testicular Cancer. What followed were about 8 months of surgeries, removals, and chemotherapy... Then, in 2012, I went under the knife again, to remove a Melanoma (skin cancer) on a part of my leg that has definitely never been sunburned. Through all my treatments, and courses of action, one question has always come up, "Will I still be able to play hockey?" Those who are close to me would likely respond with, "You couldn't get much worse..." but I digress... I am raising money for the 11 Day Power play community shift!
Mark Messier said, "Play every shift like it's your last." Thanks to the people at Roswell Park and the Cleveland Clinic, I'm still here. I've been given the gift of, a few extra shifts. Please help me meet my fundraising goal, to raise money for research, so that others can have a few more shifts.
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 |
| Anonymous Friend | 05/03/2019 | $210.00 | Pat Sheffer | 04/27/2019 | $100.00 | ….. for the next ten thousand shifts! | Russell Gullo | 04/26/2019 | $20.00 | Tim Bevilacqua | 04/26/2019 | $20.00 | Just signed up for the podcast, haven’t listened yet. | IJMC Sinclair | 04/26/2019 | $100.00 | Danny Panciera | 04/26/2019 | $50.00 | Anonymous Friend | 04/26/2019 | $200.00 | Gerald & Cheryl Paradise | 03/12/2019 | $25.00 | Jason Pecoy | 03/07/2019 | $100.00 | Laura Campbell | 03/07/2019 | $30.00 | What an inspiration you are, Joe! | Katie Miller | 03/06/2019 | $20.00 | Katie Mills | 03/06/2019 | $50.00 | Good luck to you and your teammates Joe!! | Mark and Janet Marks | 03/06/2019 | $50.00 | Jerri Gernold | 03/06/2019 | $100.00 | Im!iz Wegner’s mom and could not pass up a can Hence to support! | Robyn Loehfelm | 03/06/2019 | $25.00 |
| Total | $1,100.00 | ||