$6,191
Raised of $6,000
Based on 250 saves each worth $24.76
Raffi Podniesinski
Fundraiser Profile
250/250 saves
Participating in October Saves Goalie Challenge 2023
Sep 30 - Oct 31, 2023
Member of Jr. Railers
My Mission
This is my 5th year helping with October Saves.
This season is different for me, I believe in helping others, even if I don’t know you but in last few months I lost my MeMa to cancer (esophageal) and also my Dzia Dzia to cancer (brain). When it is not October Saves I spend some of my free time fundraising for a special 12 year old I know, Izzy who has battling Leukemia for 2 years and has a long way to go. She inspires me in what it truly means to never give up and keep going even when things are harder than I could ever imagine. I choose a photo not of my face because this is not about me, it’s about who WE can help, together.
Please consider helping me help others and make my saves count. This season I am suiting up between the pipes for the Jr Railers AAA and Islanders Hockey Club and New England Predators U14
Thank you to all that have donated in the past and have helped me to raise nearly $50,000 for October Saves Beneficiaries, those fighting cancer, and their families.
Raffi Podniesinski
1 yr. ago
well, we did it!
it’s November 1st.
Here are our numbers of how we did:
250 - number of saves I logged this month
$24.66 - value of every save made based on YOUR donations
86- number of donations made this month
$6,166 - what WE raised this month to help those fighting cancer. (As of 11/1)
YOU are amazing!
As of November 1st my campaign is the 6th highest overall
As of November 1st highest overall in Massachusetts
You know what that tells me? You really truly care. But I will also tell you that place doesn’t matter, the guy in first place PLUS that kid that raised $50 or $100 is always going to be more. Every effort counts. Together all the goalies have raised over $500,000 this year.
Anyone that made per save pledges will get an email with their total. I work hard to make saves all month but I also never log more than the estimated saves. :) yes, you can still donate or add to your total donation through November 10.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart
Raffi (10d91)
ps
Hockey Updates:
Junior Railers are in first 7-2-1
IHC are in second 8-1-1
Raffi Podniesinski
1 yr. ago
this is me and my MeMa.
some games are more than just a game. Today was one of those days.
a year ago I played my game and picked up a nice shut out. It turned out to be the last game my MeMa would ever watch me play. The last time she would even see me on the ice. A few days later I would lose her.
Today I got in net and I was able to stop all the pucks I saw.
I talked to my Mom about her in the parking lot before I went into the rink. I talked about how last year all happened so fast. How much has happened.
Mema is still with me, belief is knowing something is there even when you can’t see it. She loved to watch me play and I know she still does.
Raffi Podniesinski
1 yr. ago
17
saves
$24.76
Per save
$420.92
Earned
stopped all the pucks today.
Railers/NE Knights