In 2018 my dad was diagnosed with Acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

My dad and I have always connected in many different ways, but the main thing that always kept us in sync was the great sport of Hockey. The sound of a puck slapping against the blade of a heavily taped sher-wood, the incredible sound of 2,000 ice chips being sent into the air from quick snow-plow hockey stop, the raw energy and sportsmanship and the timeless sound of a slapper rattling off the post has always been something that deeply resonated with us both. When news breaks from his medical team at Roswell Cancer Institute, the sport has always been there for an easy segway to a much more happier place.

On May 14th, 2019 my dad, Randy John Schreiber passed away @ Roswell Cancer Institute.

Participating in this event is my way of saying.. Thank you.

Thank you to the entire staff at Roswell Cancer Institute for taking care of my dad and for always being there to talk to him and for all that you do for all of your patients, despite how emotionally challenging it must be.

Thank you Mike & Amy Lesakowski for giving the opportunity to say thank you to all of those who deserve it as well as an opportunity for us all to make a small contribution to the battle against cancer.

& Thank you to anyone who volunteers their thoughts and prayers or contribution of any kind in your support against Cancer.

Together we will find a cure, we will beat cancer, one single cell at a time.

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.