I would like to dedicate this page to my Grandmother (Helen Kerins). She was a wonderful grandmother and was a positive uplifting force for all of my family. A kind and gentle spirit. I never heard her say an unkind word about anyone. She had the kind of selfless spirit to put the needs of her family and others over herself. Unfortunately she was disgnosed with lung cancer and suffered greatly while living for years carrying that burden. Some things in life are hard to understand. During her affliction, she kept her faith and carried this great cross with courage. If I can do this small thing to support a potential curbing or curing of any strain of this disease I hope I can count on your support. Gram, I'm lacing them up for you....  Love Kev  

I would also like to send well wishes and solicit prayers for Mr. Tom Frys, who is currently receiving treatment at Roswell for Glio Blastoma. Tom is no stranger to a fight as he was a CH-47 Chinook helicopter Flight Engineer and Officer in the US Army during the Vietnam War.  Tom's son Matt is a co-worker and friend of mine who also loves the game and has pledged his support to this cause.

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.