I am honored to be back and playing for the 11 day power play. I had the opportunity to play last year but was asked to join late and didn’t have a chance to set up a bio. I have been playing hockey since I can remember and I have always had the support of my family who love to come out and watch me play. Unfortunately one of my biggest supporters isn’t here anymore to cheer me on. My grandma was always one of my biggest supports in life and a little over 12 years ago we lost her to leukemia. Still to this day it is one of hardest things I have had to endure. She was the glue that held our family together and meant more to me then I can describe. While last year I did have a chance to help raise some money for the cause I couldn’t truly do all I could because of being late to the enter. So this year with the opportunity to start from the beginning I can give everything to help this wonderful event. It also gives me a chance to honor my grandmother, Carol Cater, by raising money to help fight this terrible disease and play in her honor
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 |
| Dan Langendorfer | 04/16/2019 | $50.00 | Congrats on being a power player ! See you on the ice | KellyAnne Herl | 04/13/2019 | $25.00 | Ryan Prenatt | 04/09/2019 | $30.00 | Thanks much on behalf of everyone. Let me know when you guys play. Like to swing down. | Karen Castro | 04/08/2019 | $25.00 | This is for Charles in memory of his grandmother Carol Cater, you made her so proud. Keep reaching. | Crusaders Beer Blast | 04/07/2019 | $175.00 | Beer Blast contributions | Samuel Castro | 03/17/2019 | $100.00 | In memory of my mother in law Carol Cater | Paula McDowell | 03/16/2019 | $50.00 | Veronica Barwell | 03/05/2019 | $25.00 | Good luck!!! | Anonymous Friend | 03/03/2019 | $100.00 | Therese Wegler | 02/17/2019 | $200.00 | DeShane’ Castro | 02/12/2019 | $25.00 | Raising money for Charles Castro in honor of our special grandmother Carol Cater | Charles Reitz | 02/11/2019 | $100.00 | Great gesture in honor of Carol Cater by grandson Charles Castro! | Mark Cater | 02/11/2019 | $50.00 | Thanks Charles! | Karen Castro | 02/11/2019 | $100.00 | In honor of Carol Cater | Charles castro | 02/10/2019 | $50.00 |
| Total | $1,105.00 | ||