Once again I have the honor of playing in a 3 hour shift in this years 11 Day Power Play. Like last year, money raised will benefit Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Make-A-Wish of WNY, and Camp Good Days.

Back in April of 2009 my mom, Rae Anne Swan, was diagnosed with breast cancer. After fighting hard for a little over a year she was pronounced cancer free and has remained that way ever since. Her father, my grandfather, Raymond Hertel was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Sadly he lost his fight on March 4th of 2014. 

Cancer sucks. Help me raise some money for some great causes, and together we can help #PutCancerOnIce.

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.