My family and friends are the most important things in my life. But I've been decimated by the toll cancer has taken on many of these loved ones. My Dad, Leo "Bud" McCrossan was one of the most beautiful people in the world - who was still playing hockey when cancer took his life. My wonderful father-in-law, Len Paryz was taken by lung cancer. And my best friend in all the world, E.J. McGuire died in 2011 from a rare form of cancer - a loss I've never fully recovered from.
Any of you reading this has undoubtedly been touched - and hurt by this awful disease. So please join with me to do something about it. The 11 Day Power Play last year raised well over $1,000,000.00 which went directly to Roswell Park Comprehensive Care Center, Camp Good Days and Make-A-Wish. I proudly played and assisted in reaching that number. This year - instead of one - I'm actually playing in three marathon games, spanning Monday, July 8, Wednesday, July 10, and Thursday, July 11! In two year's time, the 11 Day Power Play has raised $2,500,000.00 in donations that went directly to cancer research, and caring for patients and their families who have been affected by cancer's brutal and vicious touch. I'm asking for you to please donate to my page. Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated. Side benefit...if you donate, I promise I'll score a goal - just for you!
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.
| Supporters | |||
| Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
| Jeff Lawrenz | 07/12/2019 | $100.00 | Bob Salfi | 07/12/2019 | $100.00 | Margaret and Mike Duggan | 07/08/2019 | $50.00 | Go get em, Smooth. | Sheral & Thomas Welsh | 07/06/2019 | $100.00 | Thanks for your dedication to a wonderful cause. Good luck & Have fun | Bonny Seiling | 07/04/2019 | $25.00 | Good luck my friend! ♥️ | 2 Forks Up Restaurant | 07/02/2019 | $200.00 | Congrats Sean! We are glad we could help you in this great cause! | Bruce Turkiewicz | 06/29/2019 | $20.00 | T | Kathleen Parker | 06/26/2019 | $25.00 | Sean do great!!! | Ilio DiPaolo, Inc. | 05/28/2019 | $100.00 | Deb McCrossan | 05/23/2019 | $50.00 | Pat Gallagher | 05/21/2019 | $25.00 | Kelly Sturgis | 05/21/2019 | $20.00 | Tim Igo | 05/13/2019 | $100.00 | Hockey Outlet supports the 11 Day Power Play! | James M. Difiglia | 05/13/2019 | $25.00 | Patricia Kowalewski | 05/10/2019 | $25.00 | Kenneth Bass | 05/08/2019 | $20.00 | Go get 'em Smoooooooth! | Lisa Brucato | 05/07/2019 | $25.00 | Ed Strebel | 05/07/2019 | $100.00 | John Lambert | 05/07/2019 | $10.00 | Shani Hunt | 05/07/2019 | $10.00 | Bridget Niland | 05/06/2019 | $30.00 | Susan Doyle | 05/06/2019 | $100.00 | Good Luck Sean!! | John Mc Donald | 05/04/2019 | $100.00 | Good luck Smooth | Paul Camarre | 05/03/2019 | $50.00 | Jacqueline Willson | 05/03/2019 | $25.00 | Charles Frawley | 05/03/2019 | $50.00 | Donna Wagle | 05/03/2019 | $20.00 | A worthy cause my friend! | Jay Rimes | 05/02/2019 | $250.00 | Thanks for doing this Sean! | Gary Robinson | 05/02/2019 | $100.00 | Sandra Kaminski | 05/01/2019 | $20.00 | Therese Forton | 05/01/2019 | $20.00 | J Rammer35 | 04/30/2019 | $50.00 | Ralph Salerno | 04/30/2019 | $50.00 | Good Luck - Power on!! | Terry Mcguire | 04/30/2019 | $200.00 | Earnest wishes he could be there with you! | Russell Defranco | 04/29/2019 | $50.00 | Good luck | Timothy Fowler | 04/29/2019 | $50.00 |
| Total | $2,295.00 | ||