Once again, I'll be lacing up the skates, taping up my stick and "puttin on the foil" for another shift of the 11 Day Power Play. This year however that shift will mean so much more, because I will be skating in memory of my father, who on September 25th, 2018 lost his 10 year battle with cancer.
My dad was and still is my hero and I Couldn't feel more honored to play in his memory, especially for a cause as noble as the 11 Day Power Play. I could never repay Roswell Park for their dedication, love and support they showed my dad and my family during these past 10 years, especially over the last year, where we grew increasingly close to staff at the hospital. Without them, I don't think my dad would have had as much time as he did and I could never thank them enough for the support they showed me and my family, and if raising a little money can help them with their mission of finding a cure, then sign me up.
Roswell Park, along with Camp Good Days and Make-A-Wish, are all wonderful organizations that do incredible things. Please consider making a donation to my page to help each of these great organizations. A little bit goes a long way.
Thank You
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 |
| Steve Cipolla | 05/02/2019 | $100.00 | Larry & Sandra Austin | 05/01/2019 | $100.00 | William Steffen | 04/29/2019 | $25.00 | Best of Luck to you all and Thank you for doing what you are doing!!! | Paige Clark | 04/29/2019 | $25.00 | Get it!!! | Christie & Rick Lagowski | 04/27/2019 | $25.00 | Hasheen DeBerry | 04/10/2019 | $50.00 | Marie Austin | 04/09/2019 | $100.00 | Good Luck Jaque, play with your heart and soul your father will be with you. | Casey McNamara | 04/08/2019 | $50.00 | Beth Johnson | 04/08/2019 | $100.00 | Sarah Diorio | 04/08/2019 | $25.00 | Crusaders Beer Blast | 04/07/2019 | $175.00 | Beer Blast contributions | Greg Petersen | 04/03/2019 | $100.00 | Jim, Val, Emily Austin | 04/03/2019 | $100.00 | James Warmington | 02/08/2019 | $25.00 | Good luck!! | Jacque Austin | 02/07/2019 | $100.00 |
| Total | $1,100.00 | ||