On Tuesday, July 9th from 6-9PM, employees from Praxair will divide themselves into two even teams and play each other for 3 hours. This is all for the 2019 11 Day Power Play Community Shift to help in the fight against cancer! Last year there were fireworks on the ice, as the peaceful start to the game quickly erupted into violence - all forty players (including goalies) were ejected from the game at the 30-minute mark. After this kerfuffle, the refs huddled and decided to let us continue with the game. Goals were scored, egos were crushed, players fell all over the ice, and muscles cramped - but most importantly, money was raised for cancer research and wellness programs at Roswell Park, Camp Good Days and Make-A-Wish WNY.

*I may have embellished slightly around some of the details of the 2018 game…  Please donate and attend the 2019 game and see for yourself!

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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.