BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The 11 Day Power Play Cancer Resource Center has officially opened at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
The newly renovated space was made possible by donations from:
- The 11 Day Power Play
- The community
- Buffalo Sabres
- West Herr Automotive Group
- Michael and Michelle Gacioch
- The Zeron Foundation
It is located on the first floor of the main hospital. Roswell Park said it is a place where patients and their families can find information, support, comfort and connection.
“Knowing our patients and their loved ones have a dedicated area at Roswell Park to seek relief, have a quiet moment, educate themselves on what’s ahead and connect with other people in the cancer community is amazing. And knowing it is made possible by support from the community is even better.”
Services in the new center include:
- Patient education
- Wellness activities
- Self-care
- Materials for entertainment and comfort
Roswell Park said the center will work in conjunction with the Elevate Salon, which opened earlier this year, to offer wigs and hair coverings to cancer patients experiencing hair loss due to treatment.
“On behalf of The 11 Day Power Play organization and its supporters, we know this beautiful new space will provide the necessary respite, hope and resources cancer patients and their families need. We are proud and honored to have it bear The 11 Day Power Play name.”
7 Weather Chief Meteorologist Aaron Mentkowski, who has played in The 11 Day Power Play, toured the new center Tuesday.
Earlier this year the new Cell Therapy Center at Roswell Park was named for The 11 Day Power Play.
