I have joined Cross Check Cancer in support of my dad Andrew who loved all things hockey. My dad put me on skates at the age of 3 and I joined my first hockey team when I was 5. My Dad was my coach and taught me everything I know about hockey. My dad was a warrior. He was just 19 when he was diagnosed with non Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a horrific blood cancer. Despite his prognosis, he endured gruling treatment including a BMT when he was just 21. He survived, and not only did he work in the field, he gave his all to everyone including patients, family, friends for the 24 years following his recovery. Dad never complained. He would help anyone in need. My dad was an amazing person and my mom and I plan to carry on his legacy. We will do whatever it takes to help cancer patients and move forward with his survivorship platform. Please consider donating to my page and help me carry on his legacy. Donations go to great nonprofit organizations like Make a Wish and Camp Good Days as well as Roswell Park.
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 |
| Christopher Costanzo | 07/12/2019 | $25.00 | Go Brendan! Have a great game! #southtownbros | Anonymous Friend | 07/06/2019 | $100.00 | Anonymous Friend | 06/07/2019 | $325.00 | Bottle and can donations- we are all very proud of you and love you buddy, great job | Lisa Lombardo | 05/31/2019 | $55.00 | Good Luck Brendan! Love, Cousin Lisa | Anonymous Friend | 05/23/2019 | $95.00 | Erin Kahler | 05/09/2019 | $50.00 | Good luck Brendan | Liliana & Callahan Reilly | 05/07/2019 | $40.00 | Go Brendan!! | Deborah Page | 05/07/2019 | $25.00 | Good luck Brendan | Brian Daboll | 05/07/2019 | $100.00 | Caelyn, Taylor & Michael Jordan | 05/07/2019 | $30.00 | Good luck Brendan!!! | Danielle Denzel | 05/07/2019 | $25.00 | Brigette, Bill, Maeve & Lola Callahans | 05/06/2019 | $25.00 | Brian Radloff | 05/04/2019 | $25.00 | Joseph Spoto | 05/04/2019 | $25.00 | Good luck Brendan! We’ll be there to cheer you on! | Anonymous Friend | 05/03/2019 | $25.00 | Good luck B!! | Evan Pizzuto | 05/03/2019 | $100.00 | Keep Skating B! | Suni, Jon, Charlotte and AJ Stachura | 05/03/2019 | $20.00 | Proud of you! | Anonymous Friend | 05/03/2019 | $100.00 | So proud of you Brendan and Dad is smiling ear to ear. Skate hard! XOXOXO, Mom | Anonymous Friend | 05/03/2019 | $325.00 | We love you Brendan, good luck and have fun, we’re very proud of you | Crista Geary | 04/26/2019 | $25.00 | Good luck! | Anne Bouquard-Makowski | 04/22/2019 | $25.00 | Ken Hickok | 04/22/2019 | $75.00 | Good Luck Brendan! | Michelle Phillips | 04/22/2019 | $10.00 |
| Total | $1,650.00 | ||