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Par for a Purpose
Everyone has been affected by Cancer in one way or another in their lifetime. So, the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Labatt to create an event where a portion of the proceeds will be to benefit the 11 Day Power Play. Click here to learn more...
11 Day Power Play launches ‘Petey Fund’ grant program to expand its mission
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A nonprofit committed to raising funds for cancer research made a very special announcement Monday to further its mission. Read more here
11 Day Power Play founders talk about hockey supporting the community
11 Day Power Play founders talk about supporting the community through hockey. Watch here
The sights and sounds of the 2023 11 Day Power Play
Saturday is the final day of the 2023 11 Day Power Play. It’s a fundraiser in Buffalo featuring 11 straight days of nonstop hockey to fight cancer. The 11 Day Power Play is in its seventh year, and has so far raised more than $10 million towards cancer research. More...
11 Day Power Play wraps up at Harborcenter
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The 11 Day Power Play is wrapping up this weekend at Harborcenter. The continuous hockey game, which began on June 21 and continued through Saturday, has raised more than $10 million for cancer research and programs since it began in 2017. News...
‘Incredibly proud of Buffalo’: 11 Day Power Play eclipses $10 million raised for cancer research
On Thursday, the ninth day of the 11 Day Power Play Community Shift at LECOM Harborcenter, the founders of the charity round-the-clock hockey game were a little stressed. They were still short of the $10 million cumulative fundraising goal for the annual tournament...
Daytime Buffalo: DJ Jickster talks about the 11 Day Power Play happening now!
Daytime Buffalo: DJ Jickster talks about the 11 Day Power Play happening now! Watch here
Captain for a cure: Dennis Gilbert leads 11 Day Power Play team
Buffalo native and Calgary Flames defenseman Dennis Gilbert was at the very first 11 Day Power Play in 2017, along with much of the local hockey community, watching with the goals of raising money to beat cancer while setting a world record for longest continuous...
Puck drops for 2023 11 Day Power Play at Harborcenter
The puck officially dropped on this year’s 11 Day Power Play Community shift Wednesday night with opening ceremonies at Harborcenter to kick off 11 straight days of nonstop hockey to fight cancer. The event is the brainchild of Amy and Mike Lesakowski. After cancer...
‘We’re not going to stop playing until there’s nobody to play for’: 11 Day Power Play resumes in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — This week and into next, 2,300 hockey players are lacing up their skates and hitting the ice to help raise awareness for cancer research as part of the 11 Day Power Play. “The 11 Day Power Play was an idea that we had back in 2016 after we lost...