Hello all

I would first like to thank you for your consideration donating to my team/individual fundraising page. Hockey and Cancer are two things that have deeply affected my life, so that is why I am participating in the 11 Day Power Play.

Who I'm Playing For:

My dad, Gary Crawford. My dad was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in January of 2016. After surgery and a year of chemotherapy and radiation treatments, my dad is officially cancer free and currently in remission. Playing for my dad will be extra special to me because he is responsible for my love for hockey. My dad was my first hockey coach and we have bonded over countless weekend trips and memories that I will always cherish.

My Aunt,  Amy Luparello.  She has been fighting cancer for almost 11 years.  Her story is far too common - breast cancer that comes back and spreads to other parts of her body.  She is a wife, a mother to 3, a teacher aide, a daughter, a sister, and an aunt.  Through out her courageous fight, she continues to carry on all of her roles with a positive attitude and a strong faith.   

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.