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The 11 Day Power Play Team Science Grant awarded to Roswell
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The 11 Day Power Play announced the recipient of their first Team Science Award on Tuesday night, in partnership with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Five cross-functional teams of Roswell Park cancer researchers applied for the team science...
‘Research has to continue’: Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the importance of early detection
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Amy Lesakowski is now a 15-year breast cancer survivor. "I'm happy to be able to share my story and hopefully offer some strength and inspiration to other cancer patients," said Lesakowski. Read here
Roswell Park Receives $1 Million Gift from The 11 Day Power Play
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The 11 Day Power Play presented Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center with a $1 million gift to fuel new, innovative cancer research. Read more here
11 Day Power Play team Science award
WGRZ- Buffalo, NY- When we started discussing the priorities of the hospital and where our community’s funds should go, we landed on a natural fit. We are thrilled to announce the creation of The 11 Day Power Play Team Science Award. This award will bring together...
For the love of the game and the fight against cancer: The 11 Day Power Play
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Every year, hockey players come from around New York state and the nation for the 11 Day Power Play — a special game that lasts 11 days and raises money for cancer research. The score doesn't matter, but the game is vital more than you can imagine to...
‘We have surpassed $1.6 million’: 11 Day Power Play announces fundraiser total
WKBW- BUFFALO, N.Y. — After more than 250 consecutive hours of hockey and $1.6 million raised for cancer research and patient support, this year’s 11 Day Power Play has officially wrapped up their weeklong game. Read more here
11 Day Power Play raises $1.6 million for battle against cancer
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — More than 2,500 hockey players have been lacing up their skates the past several days all for a great cause. Sunday marked the closing ceremonies for the 11 Day Power Play. “Warm hearts on cold ice” is how one spectator described the 11 Day...
Hit the ice for the annual 11 Day Power Play hockey tournament
Spectrum News 1- Earlier this month, Spectrum News 1 introduced you to the 11 Day Power Play, an annual hockey tournament in Western New York that features thousands of skaters hitting the ice, all for a good cause. One of those skaters is a familiar face - our own...
11 Day Power Play continuing strong fundraising efforts in 8th year
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The 11 Day Power Play is going strong as it heads into the home stretch this weekend. The event has raised over $10 million since its inception in 2017 with $6 million being donated to Roswell Park Research and Wellness programs. Read more...
“Everyone is affected by cancer” Day 6 of the 11 Day Power Play kicks off
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — At the Harbor Center, more than 2,500 hockey players are lacing up their skates, picking up their sticks and playing with a purpose. “The community has embraced the 11 Day Power Play, everyone is affected by cancer,” said Amy Lesakowski,...