Hello my name is Mike Dunlop. Last year I participated in the 11 Day Powerplay, broken ribs and all. Despite the pain and also losing by a very large margin, the time spent on the ice was an overwhelming and very powerful experience. Over the past 2 years, this organization has raised over 2.5 MILLION for cancer research. Last year I was able to raise over $2,000 by myself, which is so much more than I thought possible thanks to all of you. My goal again will be to raise $2,000.

As I said last year, cancer has already affected my life greatly. It took the life of my grandmother, Mary Klycek. Cancer has also ravaged the life of my Uncle Tom and his two daughters and my cousins Maeghan and Erin. My cousin James has gone to hell and back also because of cancer. On my dad’s side my father and my cousin David have had multiple bouts with skin cancer. While my Aunt Giesla passed from cancer several years ago. My cousin Billy has a brain tumor, now in remission.

With your donation, you're touching the lives of people in your own community while funding cancer research at Roswell Park that could impact family members and friends nationwide. Your donation also goes to Make A Wish, which enabled my cousin Billy to go to Hawaii when he was a young teen, now he is in his mid-20's living a healthy and productive life.   One must ask, was it the power of this trip that aided in his fight against cancer?  Your donations will also fund Camp Good Days, a special camp for children fighting cancer.

I’m incredibly honored to have been asked to participate in this great cause again and I can’t wait to see what we can do this year!

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.