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Postponing 11 Day Power Play 2020 Community Shift Launch Party
Due to the unforeseen circumstances with the Coronavirus, and with an abundance of caution, we are postponing our 11 Day Power Play 2020 Community Shift Launch Party originally scheduled for Wednesday March 18, 2020 at Thin Man Brewery on Chandler Street to a date...
11 Day Power Play Pils
The 11 Day Power Play is excited for the release of the 11 Day Power Pils brewed by Thin Man Brewery and distributed by TJ Sheehan Distributing across NYS! Proceeds will help us reach our $2M goal. Send us your referrals today!
Special beer will benefit WNYers fighting, affected by cancer
A special beer that’s now brewing will benefit those who are fighting, and affected by cancer. Proceeds from the 11 Day Power Pils will go to the 11 Day Power Play, which raises money for Roswell Park, Camp Good Days, Make-a-Wish WNY and Oishei Children’s Hospital....
City Shaper: Amy Lesakowski
Each week in our City Shapers reports, we're celebrating the women of Western New York who are making it a better place to live. Amy Lesakowski is the co-founder and executive director of the 11 Day Power Play. She moved to Buffalo when she was 4-years-old. Lesakowski...
Young leukemia patient shows why he is #OwenStrong
As fundraising picks up steam for the 11 Day Power Play a South Buffalo family has a very personal reason to be involved. When Mike Chase strapped on the pads for his first 11 day Power Play in 2018, he was doing so for his fellow firefighter and close friend, P.J....
Mike Lesakowski is scoring with cancer research
While at his day job, Michael Lesakowski plays in dirt. That makes sense considering he is a principal and senior project manager for Benchmark Turnkey Cos., a Hamburg firm specializing in environmental remediation work deemed essential for any economic development...
Introducing the 11 Day Power Play Community Shift 2020
The radio efforts to kick off the 11 Day Power Play Community Shift 2020 began today with Mike and Amy hitting the airwaves on WGR and WBEN! In the last three (3) years, the 11 Day Power Play has raised more than $4 million for local cancer causes in Western New York....
Hockey Fights Cancer™ Night
Join us for a Hockey Fights Cancer pregame gathering at The Draft Room on 11/16. There will be live music by Mick Hayes and $4 draft specials for anyone wearing 11DPP jerseys or apparel. The first 50 in attendance wearing 11DPP jerseys or apparel receive a give away!...
Petey Attends Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame Dinner
Petey Power Play was invited to the Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame dinner tonight. Representing the 11 Day Power Play and the fight against cancer among all the Buffalo mascots.
11 Day Power Play Pop Up Store
Check out the 11 Day Power Play online pop up store available through APRDO Sports. New winter items available for holiday gifts. Store closes 11/19. https://11daypowerplaysale2019.itemorder.com/sale