It is with great sadness that I'm skating this year for my father in-law Neil Novak. I've skated in the past for Neil as a cancer survivor and he will always be that.

This year I am skating in his memory, and while cancer wasn't the primary reason we lost him, it was a contributing factor.

Even though we lost him, thanks to the amazing care he received at Roswell Park - the 5 years he was with us post treatment meant that he got to watch my son grow from birth to 4 years old.

I will be forever grateful for that time we had with him thanks to the amazing teams at Roswell, and encourage you to make a donation in his honor.