Thank you for visiting my 11 Day Powerplay fundraising page.   As some of you likely know, I lost my Dad Arnie to cancer this past year.  Dad was fighting during the historic 11 Day Power Play world record event which raised over 1 million dollars for Roswell Park Cancer Institute.   The event took on a more special meaning for me personally due to dad's fight.   While I didn't play in that event, I knew may who did and supported the event as best I could.

When the opportunity came around to take on a more involved role in the new event, I knew it was something I wanted to be a part of.  You may or may not know that I have had the privilage of leading an incredible group of guys through a hockey and friendship journey called the Dream Team.   This is more than a hockey team as we have been together as the Dream Team for more than 25 years.   Through hockey and the Dream Team friendhsip we have built a bond that not only has led us to numerous league championships and tournement championships, but has allowed us to support each other during life challenges and milestones off the ice.  The Dream team will be participating in the 11 Day Power Play this summer on Saturday July 14th in a game against a past rival, Vinney's building on our legacy as the Dream Team!

In addtion to my support via the Dream Team game, my band Never Ben, known as "East Aurora's Premier Party Band" will be donating our entertainment during the Buffalo Police, Buffalo Fire hokcy game on Saturday July 14th at 7 P.M. at Harbor Center.   Never Ben has performed all over WNY for the past 12 Years at over 200 gigs.  We look forward to the opportunity to bring some tunes to the event and hope you would support this effort as well.

Thank you for any contribution and the cosideration of such!  I hope to see you at either the game or gig!  It's a great cause and a great Buffalo community event.

Thanks!!

Mike

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.