Hi my name is Luke Sell. I play hockey for Aurora Ice as a right winger. Our home rink is the outdoor rink in East Aurora, it’s from the Winter Classic game at Ralph Wilson Stadium in 2008. I was inspired to play in the 11 day Power play this year because of my mom and dads friend Andy Bouquard who recently passed away. He was a great guy that worked at Roswell Park and devoted his time in research to help fight against cancer, and he was a cancer survivor for a long time. Also my Dida (that’s Grandpa in Croatian) had cancer and passed away from Non Hotchkins Lymphoma. My Auntie Kim is a breast cancer survivor, she lives in Canada and likes the Maple Leafs but I like the Sabres. Many people struggle or die from cancer so please donate and I’ll play to help find a cure for cancer. Any donations are appreciated and go to a great cause. Thank 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 |
| Kim Katalinich | 07/13/2019 | $25.00 | Maloney Family | 07/11/2019 | $25.00 | Mike & Sandy Hodan | 07/09/2019 | $50.00 | Lucas Zanner | 06/28/2019 | $25.00 | Best Wishes, Luke!! | Terry Wittenrich | 06/28/2019 | $10.00 | 11DPP Fundraiser | 05/09/2019 | $185.37 | Ken & Bernadette Lockwood | 05/03/2019 | $100.00 | Good luck! | Pat &Bill Horbachewski | 04/16/2019 | $50.00 | Live and play to the very end! Never give up! | Bob & Joan Erickson | 04/10/2019 | $50.00 | Laura Sullivan | 04/09/2019 | $20.00 | Shannon Malley | 04/05/2019 | $25.00 | Great job Luke! We can’t wait to cheer you boys on | Michelle Day | 04/02/2019 | $40.00 | Good Job! | Heidi Meissner | 04/01/2019 | $30.00 | Ryan Staychock | 03/31/2019 | $20.00 | Bill & Krystyna Katalinich | 03/31/2019 | $100.00 | So happy to donate on behalf of Luke, a very special player & such a good cause!! | Jaxson and Elliot Vogel | 03/31/2019 | $25.00 | We are so proud of you Luke! Thanks for setting such a great example for us to look up to! Love you lots! Jaxson and Elliot! | Jill & Mike Ervin | 03/31/2019 | $50.00 | Anonymous Friend | 03/31/2019 | $30.00 | Awesome job, good luck! | Anita and Chris Vogel | 03/31/2019 | $25.00 | So proud of you Luke! Such an awesome thing doing what you love and supporting such a worthwhile cause! | William Callahan | 03/26/2019 | $25.00 | Have fun buddy. | Rick Hausauer | 03/23/2019 | $25.00 | Have fun Luke! | Nicole Sell | 03/21/2019 | $25.00 | Good Luck Luke!! Kick butt ❤ | Katie Kline | 03/21/2019 | $35.00 | Sue & Dave Gromlovits | 03/20/2019 | $25.00 | We are so proud of you Luke! Love, Uncle Dave and Aunt Sue | Amy Sheehan | 03/18/2019 | $20.00 | good luck !!! | Ally Rzeszutek | 03/18/2019 | $20.00 | Suni, Jon, Charlotte and AJ Stachura | 03/18/2019 | $20.00 | Proud of you Luke! | Mary Katalinich | 03/16/2019 | $50.00 | So proud of you and I know Dida is too!! What a good cause.. | Courtney Daily | 03/16/2019 | $30.00 | Very inspiring Luke! | Amy Zawadzki | 03/15/2019 | $20.00 | Tisha Macaluso | 03/14/2019 | $25.00 | Good job buddy! | Brian Fraser | 03/14/2019 | $50.00 | Ken/Debbie Sell | 03/14/2019 | $50.00 | Good cause Luke..so very proud of you! | Colleen Benstead | 03/14/2019 | $40.00 | Kelly Burch | 03/13/2019 | $50.00 | Good luck Luke, what a great cause!!! | Matt Donohue | 03/13/2019 | $25.00 |
| Total | $1,420.37 | ||