This July I will be participating in the 11 Day Power Play Community Shift.  The 11 Day Power Play is a continuous hockey game lasting over the span of 11 days at the Harbor Center in Buffalo.  Players will be participating in 3 hour shifts. The 11 Day Power Play raises funds for 3 organizations that help individuals with cancer:  funding new research and advancements in cancer treatments at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, to provide assistance for kids with cancer to attend camp at Camp Good Days, as well as granting wishes through Make-A-Wish.  I will be skating in honor of Tom Jusiak (Mr. J.), a special person in my life who was lost to cancer.

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.