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The 11 Day Power Play gets ready to wrap up another year of fighting cancer through hockey and friendship
Jim Richmond drove two and a half hours from Oswego County to volunteer at the 11 Day Power Play. Rather, he drove that far for the purpose of "picking on people.” When he noticed Mike Lesakowski, one of the event’s founders, had the number 4 on the back of his jersey...
11 Day Power Play Cancer Fundraiser Continues at Harbor Center
The 11 Day Power Play is still going strong at Harbor Center. This year's 11 Day Power Play Community Shift is on the ice through July 3. Since 2017, the now-annual event has raised millions for cancer research. A proud participant in the 11 Day Power Play is Spectrum...
11 Day Power Play Community Shift Returns to Harborcenter
At Harborcenter, the signs are up and volunteers were sorting through jerseys and getting last minute preparations taken care of Thursday morning, before thousands of players took the ice for the 11 Day Power Play's Community Shift. Organizers recently celebrated...
2022 11 Day Power Play Puck Drop Thursday with Amy Lesakowski
Listen to Amy Lesakowski on WBEN talk about the start of the 2022 11 Day Power Play Community Shift, which begins this Thursday! Click here to listen to her interview!
Howard & Jeremy talk to 11 Day Power Play’s Mike Lesakowski
It is 11 Day Power Play time! List to Mike Lesakowski on The Howard and Jeremy Show talk about this year's event which starts on Thursday! Click here to listen!
11 Day Power Play Returns to Harborcenter
The 11 Day Power Play Community Shift will return to LECOM Harborcenter this week after playing outdoors at Riverworks for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The cancer fundraiser consists of one continuous game of hockey running day and night for 11 consecutive...
Roswell Park announces 11 Day Power Play Cell Therapy Center
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has a new cell therapy center. The center is being named after one of Roswell’s strongest supporters. Roswell announced the “11-Day Power Play Cell Therapy Center” during a private ceremony earlier this week. The power play is...
New Cell Therapy Center at Roswell Park named for The 11 Day Power Play
The new Cell Therapy Center at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center was named for The 11 Day Power Play Monday. "The 11 Day Power Play Cell Therapy Center" was unveiled in a private ceremony in recognition of the $4.5 million The 11 Day Power Play has donated to...
Mike Lesakowski on WGR Talks about the 2022 Community Shift Event
Mike Lesakowski is excited to talk about the fast approaching 11 Day Power Play 2022 Community Shift. Team slots are filling up fast, but there are still a few spots available! Click here to listen to Mike, or click here to sign up to play!
Building a Better Buffalo: Couple uses 11 Day Power Play to battle cancer
The Lesakowskis are dedicated to supporting research to find a cure, but also programs to support families affected by cancer. And they're now starting to work with organizers in other cities to plan similar events. Read the full Business First article to learn more...