ConnectLife Blog

Erik has successfully donated platelets 66 times!! (As of June 2024)

Izzy Gritsavage shares her blood donation story as our Blood Donor Highlight.

Ashley's life was saved when she was born by a blood donor, so she pays it forward by donating blood with ConnectLife!

ConnectLife's birth tissue donation program is a wonderful way for mothers and their newborns to impact the lives of up to 100 people.

"I am 71 years old and a proud platelet donor. I donate every two weeks like clockwork!" says Jim, March's Blood Donor Highlight.

Are you interested in donating blood, but you’re not sure if you are eligible? We get it! Blood donor eligibility can be confusing,...

"I felt good that my donation was going to help someone else. It’s just my way of giving back to the community." says Nancy.

Craig Schettler shares his platelet donation story as our Blood Donor Highlight.

Glenn Gordon started donating platelets with ConnectLife in 2012. He is a father, husband, and avid bicyclist.

My daughter Hannah was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia b cell on June 24, 2022. She has needed red blood cells & platelets.

Platelet donations play a vital role in saving lives at our local hospitals including at ECMC.

Cody is a double red cell donor with O positive blood. His wife, two kids, and golden retriever are the light of his life.

Liam is a 10-year-old boy fighting T-cell ALL Leukemia. His mom Liz shares about the importance of community blood and platelet donation.

Our February 2023, Blood Donor Highlight Hero is Patti Fee, an O negative blood donor.

January is National Blood Donor Month. This month's story, features a family who has a special connection to blood and platelet donation.

Since the pandemic, the critical blood shortages continue to astound me and I’ve seen firsthand the impact that this is having on patients.