The last 12 months have been pretty crazy for myself and my family. In January of 2018 I went to the doctor because of a small lump in my neck, after a few tests and scans I was notified the first week in February that I was being referred to Roswell for more tests. In the coming weeks we had multiple appointments and test done until our worst fear was confirmed by my doctor, CANCER, in the form of Stage 3 Hodgkin's Lymphoma. 33 years old, married with a then 2 year old daughter and a son on the way and our whole life stopped in it's tracks. Chemotherapy started in March.
Last year in July I sat at the harbor center a couple days after a treatment and watched my brothers play in the 11 day power play. By the middle of August I was finished with chemo and on August 20th 2018 I was notified by my Dr that my scans had come back clean and I am officially in remission.
I am very excited to start 2019 healthy and feeling much better, I am looking forward to being able to play on the Power Play this year.
Roswell is doing amazing things everyday with treatment and research. If you are able to help out in our fundraising efforts for this amazing place, anything you can give to our team is greatly appreciated.
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 |
| Jillian Vaillancourt | 07/15/2019 | $50.00 | |
| Mike & Kelley Bilz | 07/15/2019 | $85.00 | |
| Marlene Hooper | 07/10/2019 | $50.00 | Love you, Michael! |
| Kyle Coyne | 07/09/2019 | $50.00 | Good Luck! |
| Steven Karl | 07/09/2019 | $85.00 | |
| Amy Graff | 07/09/2019 | $75.00 | Good luck, Michael! |
| Lillian and Noah Karl | 06/28/2019 | $10.08 | For our daddy being 10 months and 8 days in remission!!!! We love you oodles and can’t wait to watch you skate |
| Jeffrey Karl | 06/28/2019 | $50.00 | |
| Anonymous Friend | 06/27/2019 | $150.00 | |
| Anonymous Friend | 06/26/2019 | $1,100.00 | |
| Robert Karl | 06/24/2019 | $250.00 | |
| Molly Buscher | 06/21/2019 | $25.00 | |
| Melissa Bantle | 06/21/2019 | $50.00 | Congratulations Karls on your amazing efforts! |
| Greg Belliotti | 06/21/2019 | $134.00 | To get you to $4,000! |
| Stacey Hachten | 05/30/2019 | $10.00 | |
| Amy Keeton | 05/29/2019 | $10.00 | |
| Michael Karl | 05/29/2019 | $505.00 | Thank you to everyone that has donated |
| Katherine Borden | 05/27/2019 | $50.00 | ;-) |
| Colin Hess | 05/27/2019 | $27.00 | Forgot the zero on the last one! |
| Leo Krysztof | 05/27/2019 | $5.00 | |
| Amanda Schreiber | 05/27/2019 | $25.00 | |
| Anonymous Friend | 05/27/2019 | $300.00 | Meat raffle volunteer and table. |
| Anonymous Friend | 05/27/2019 | $500.00 | Donation match |
| Stacey Thomson | 05/27/2019 | $10.00 | ... and to all a healthy life!! |
| Dan B | 05/27/2019 | $100.00 | |
| James Lawida | 05/27/2019 | $10.00 | |
| Julia & Jesse Thomson | 05/27/2019 | $50.00 | |
| Tom and Michele Vanderlinden | 05/27/2019 | $100.00 | |
| Rasheeda Brenton | 05/27/2019 | $25.00 | |
| Michael Lesakowski | 05/27/2019 | $11.00 | Thx for playing, you and the entire Karl family rock! Stay well. |
| Joe Clouse | 05/27/2019 | $50.00 | |
| Colin Hess | 05/26/2019 | $3.00 | |
| Laura Rizzo | 05/26/2019 | $20.00 | |
| Scott Saxer | 05/26/2019 | $25.00 | |
| Chris Fenar | 05/25/2019 | $50.00 | |
| Rob Hess | 05/25/2019 | $5.00 | |
| Alyssa Terhaar | 05/25/2019 | $5.00 | |
| Jaclyn Washburn | 05/25/2019 | $20.00 | |
| Jennifer Dorigo | 05/25/2019 | $50.00 | |
| Bennett Kozlowski | 05/25/2019 | $50.00 | |
| Dan, Amanda, & Gabriella Hooper | 05/25/2019 | $50.00 | |
| Samantha Garson | 05/25/2019 | $5.00 | |
| Dave DeRoller | 05/25/2019 | $50.00 | |
| Eileen Thomson | 05/25/2019 | $10.00 | |
| Linda Nicholas | 05/25/2019 | $25.00 | |
| Shannon Greiner | 05/25/2019 | $10.00 | |
| Karen Superczynski | 05/25/2019 | $50.00 | Glad you are doing better, your beautiful family needs you |
| Courtney Rentschler | 05/25/2019 | $10.00 | |
| Don Brenner | 05/25/2019 | $20.00 | |
| Eileen Thomson | 05/13/2019 | $50.00 | |
| Michael Czechowski | 04/18/2019 | $100.00 | |
| Anonymous Friend | 04/15/2019 | $250.00 | Michael we are so happy you are healthy and are doing the power play. |
| Matt & Stacie Kaufman | 04/15/2019 | $50.00 | |
| Anonymous Friend | 04/15/2019 | $100.00 | |
| Chris & Lynn Yambor | 03/23/2019 | $100.00 | |
| Marc, Jessie and Kennedy Gravelle | 03/17/2019 | $50.00 | |
| Don & Danielle BRENNER | 03/10/2019 | $75.00 | |
| Anonymous Friend | 03/10/2019 | $250.00 | |
| Judy Caveny | 03/05/2019 | $250.00 | So blessed!! |
| Kim Fecher | 02/21/2019 | $25.00 | |
| Jenna Sova | 02/15/2019 | $25.00 | |
| Emily and Rory O’Neill | 01/31/2019 | $100.00 | |
| Melissa Fecher | 01/24/2019 | $25.00 | |
| Susan Roman | 01/22/2019 | $20.00 | Go get ‘em! |
| Jill & Eric Lenhard | 01/22/2019 | $20.00 | |
| Sue Lund | 01/21/2019 | $50.00 | Love you guys! |
| Jason & Laura Radley | 01/20/2019 | $50.00 | |
| Shannon Greiner | 01/20/2019 | $50.00 | |
| Total | $6,050.08 | ||