ConnectLife puts out call for donors with local hospitals at critical levels
Western New York hospitals are critically short on O-negative blood, the universal donor type.
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cpfentner
Sep 27, 20232 min read
Sarah's Blood Drive(s)
“One person can make a difference, and everyone should try” -John F. Kennedy Over the past two years, I have hosted five blood drives at...
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cpfentner
Aug 30, 20234 min read
Account Executive Spotlight
Each Account Executive covers a specific area across the eight counties of Western New York. Read through our Q & A to get to know them!
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cpfentner
Aug 1, 20232 min read
Blood Donor Highlight, Glenn Gordon
Glenn Gordon started donating platelets with ConnectLife in 2012. He is a father, husband, and avid bicyclist.
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cpfentner
Jun 29, 20233 min read
Summer Blood Donors Help to Ensure Local Supply
ConnectLife is partnering with
Perry’s Ice Cream in July, National Ice Cream Month, to encourage the community to give blood.
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cpfentner
Jun 12, 20232 min read
ConnectLife to implement new FDA donor guidelines June 12
ConnectLife, WNY’s only community blood bank, is excited to announce that donors will be welcomed under the FDA’s new guidelines.
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cpfentner
Jun 5, 20232 min read
Blood Donor Highlight, Patricia & Hannah Koepsell
My daughter Hannah was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia b cell on June 24, 2022. She has needed red blood cells & platelets.
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cpfentner
Jun 2, 20232 min read
Pride Saves Lives
No matter who you are or who you love, you have the power to save lives through organ and blood donation. Pride saves lives!
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cpfentner
May 30, 20233 min read
ConnectLife Supports FDA Guidance Implementing Individual Donor Assessments Change
ConnectLife supports the FDA’s final guidance establishing a blood donor screening process based on individual donor assessments.
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cpfentner
May 10, 20231 min read
Blood Donor Highlight, Cody Williams
Cody is a double red cell donor with O positive blood. His wife, two kids, and golden retriever are the light of his life.
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tvertino
Apr 14, 202314 min read
2022 Community IMPACT Report
See the impact our community has made in 2022 with the help from ConnectLife. #ImpactReport
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cpfentner
Mar 30, 20232 min read
Blood Drive for Ten-Year-Old Battling Leukemia
“Our goal is not only to help support the WNY community, but also bring awareness to the never-ending need for blood and platelets.”
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cpfentner
Mar 15, 20232 min read
Blood Donor Highlight, Liam & Liz Lynch
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.
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cpfentner
Feb 1, 20232 min read
Blood Donor Highlight, Patti Fee
Our February 2023, Blood Donor Highlight Hero is Patti Fee, an O negative blood donor.
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cpfentner
Jan 30, 20232 min read
Share Your Lifesaving Story With Us!
Your story matters: ConnectLife blood donors save local lives. Share your story!
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cpfentner
Jan 18, 20232 min read
Prepare For Your Donation
Come prepared to your donation appointment!
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cpfentner
Jan 3, 20232 min read
Saving Local Lives During National Blood Donor Month
WNY’s only community blood back, ConnectLife, is raising awareness about the need for blood donation this National Blood Donor Month.
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cpfentner
Jan 3, 20232 min read
Blood Donor Highlight, Amy Sierack
January is National Blood Donor Month. This month's story, features a family who has a special connection to blood and platelet donation.
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cpfentner
Dec 5, 20221 min read
Give the gift of blood donation this holiday season
The holidays are generally a time when fewer people give blood, but the need for blood remains constant.
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cpfentner
Oct 16, 20222 min read
Your Donation to ConnectLife Will Go For Miles
ConnectLife is in need of a new mobile blood bus. Help support our community blood bank. Donate today!
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