Her voice sounded a little tired, but there’s no doubt her passion and commitment were as strong as ever. “I think the ongoing support of this amazing city and just meeting amazing people that want to be a part of the 11 Day Power Play keep us energized,” said Amy Lesakowski, executive director and co-founder of the event. “We feel very humbled and grateful to meet so many people in our community that want to do something to give back.”
The event – the 11 Day Power Play – started as a simple, but crazy idea to raise money to fight cancer by playing a hockey game 24 hours per day for 11 straight days. While the game has evolved every year, it’s still driven by the same goal. This year, the game will be held July 5-15 at Harborcenter in downtown Buffalo. It’s open to the public and free to attend.