Thank you for coming to my donation page!

 I’m grateful for the opportunity to participate in this event, with this group of guys, in support of the cure for cancer.  It’s hard to find someone who hasn’t been affected by this disease.  My mother is a survivor, my grandmother battled multiple cancers throughout her life, my uncle Jimmy was taken by cancer as a toddler, it’s a disease that sees no boundaries. 

I’m thankful my neighbor Kevin, our captain, invited me to play.  Until getting on the ice this past weekend (5/19), I was very nervous to play...for one, I didn’t grow up playing and two, I have-not played in 17 years...I have to say I had a blast.  I’m meeting new people, I’m out of my comfort zone, I’m playing a sport that I’ve loved for my entire life.  ...and then I thought...gosh, we are all fortunate to be playing, period.  We often take health for granted...this is the least we can do to support those in need of research, treatment, medical bills...  Thank you to those selflessness enough to put this together... you are amazing people.

If you feel you can donate, please know that it will be appreciated.

I’m skating for my mom, Carol Poliseno.  Thank you mom for so many things!

This summer, more than 1,700 pairs of skates will hit the ice to play in the 2018 11 Day Power Play Community Shift to help in the fight against cancer! The 11-day game will be played in continuous, four-hour shifts at HarborCenter in Buffalo, New York. Each shift will feature two new teams. The purpose of this important event is to raise critically-needed funds for important local cancer causes, including: cutting-edge cancer research and wellness programs at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; supporting programs that improve quality of life for children, adults and families affected by cancer through Camp Good Days; and, granting wishes and amazing experiences to kids with life-threatening illnesses, including cancer, by Make-A-Wish Western New York. Although it may be physically challenging for our players to play four continuous hours of hockey, it will be a walk in the park compared to what some people have to endure in their battle against cancer. Cancer is a disease that touches everyone, and The 11 Day Power Play wants to make a difference, a big difference. You can help make a big difference by supporting our players' efforts in The 11 Day Power Play Community Shift.

As part of our fundraising efforts, we also offer various corporate sponsorships, providing value greatly in excess of the financial contribution. Please contact Sara Schumacher at sara@11daypowerplay.com or 716-830-3805 for more information. Team sponsorships start at $1,100 and are first come, first serve. 

Proceeds of the 11 Day Power Play Community Shift will benefit our local families while supporting cancer research and wellness programs at Roswell Park, Make-A-Wish WNY and Camp Good Days.

Donations are graciously accepted either online or by check. Please write checks out to 'The 11 Day Power Play' and send to PO Box 4 Buffalo NY 14223.

Find out more about this event, or the 2017 World’s Longest Hockey Game, at www.11daypowerplay.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.