This summer, I will again be participating 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, three-hour shifts at HarborCenter in Buffalo, New York with each shift featuring two new teams. Unfortunately in my life cancer has taken some wonderful people and without having these people in my life I would not be the person I am today. I will be playing in two three hour shifts in honor of my grandparents, my uncle and my wife’s mother. The purpose of this important event is to raise funds for cutting edge cancer research and wellness programs at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; support programs that improve quality of life for children, adults and families affected by cancer through Camp Good Days and grant wishes and amazing experiences to kids with life-threatening illnesses through Make-A-Wish Western New York. Although it may be physically challenging for us to play three 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. You can help make a big difference by supporting my effort in The 11 Day Power Play Community Shift.

“When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure” – unknown

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.