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ConnectLife Announces Retirement of President Mark Simon

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2 minutes ago2 min read

ConnectLife Announces Retirement of President Mark Simon

Mark Simon will retire at the end of 2024 after a 27-year career with the organzation.

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Dec 32 min read

The Gift That Keeps on Growing

2024 Annual Appeal: Featuring the Gift of Life Garden. The gift that keeps on growing.

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Donate blood with ConnectLife in December, see the Sabres for free!

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Dec 21 min read

Donate blood with ConnectLife in December, see the Sabres for free!

All month, every donor at will get a free ticket to select Sabres games, plus the option to buy up to seven more at a reduced price.

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Dec 12 min read

Buffalo Sabres Ticket Giveaway FAQs

Have questions about our ticket giveaway? We have answers.

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Nov 191 min read

Honor Your Hero, Jason Rupp

Jason was a father to three kids, a dedicated husband, and an overall great man. After his passing, he became an organ and tissue donor.

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Blood drive to support veteran NYSP Trooper seriously injured in motorcycle crash

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Oct 232 min read

Blood drive to support veteran NYSP Trooper seriously injured in motorcycle crash

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sarah Diina, 400-7249(c), sdiina@ConnectLife.org Blood drive to support veteran NYSP Trooper seriously...

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Gift of Life Garden Dedication & Donor Remembrance Event

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Oct 41 min read

Gift of Life Garden Dedication & Donor Remembrance Event

Gift of Life Garden Dedication & Donor Remembrance Event is Saturday, October 5, 2024.

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Oct 31 min read

Join us at Babies and Bumps 2024

ConnectLife is looking forward to the Babies and Bumps event this Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 11am – 4pm at the Buffalo Marriott Niagara.

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Is ConnectLife a part of the American Red Cross?

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Sep 231 min read

Is ConnectLife a part of the American Red Cross?

There has been some confusion lately concerning us (ConnectLife) and the American Red Cross. Are we affiliated? The answer is no!

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ConnectLife to help Bills fans save lives at training camp

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Jul 262 min read

ConnectLife to help Bills fans save lives at training camp

ConnectLife will have one of its mobile donation buses at Bills Training Camp at St. John Fisher College Tuesday, July 30.

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Jul 112 min read

Staff Appreciation Day 2024

On Thursday, June 27, ConnectLife staff from across Buffalo and Syracuse gathered at the KeyBank Center for a Staff Appreciation Day.

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Mass transfusion at ECMC leaves WNY blood supply in dire situation

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Jul 91 min read

Mass transfusion at ECMC leaves WNY blood supply in dire situation

ConnectLife, WNY’s only community blood bank, is putting out an emergency call for O Positive & O Negative donors after a massive need.

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ConnectLife teams with Fattey Beer & the Buffalo Bills during critical time for blood donations

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Jul 12 min read

ConnectLife teams with Fattey Beer & the Buffalo Bills during critical time for blood donations

During one of the hardest times of the year to find blood donors, one of ConnectLife’s community partners has an incentive: free beer.

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ConnectLife kicks off another year of the “Platelet Promise”

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Jun 112 min read

ConnectLife kicks off another year of the “Platelet Promise”

The Platelet Promise is back. After a huge success from last year - we are hoping for an even better year in 2024.

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ConnectLife, WNY first responders & healthcare workers to urge blood donors to “Save Our Summer”

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May 313 min read

ConnectLife, WNY first responders & healthcare workers to urge blood donors to “Save Our Summer”

The ”Save Our Summer” campaign will feature blood drives at police stations, firehalls, and other facilities this summer.

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ConnectLife Honors Exceptional Blood Drive Sponsors

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May 94 min read

ConnectLife Honors Exceptional Blood Drive Sponsors

These exceptional honorees have helped to save hundreds and thousands of lives across Western New York.

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Town of Boston to celebrate 100th blood donation drive with ConnectLife

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May 72 min read

Town of Boston to celebrate 100th blood donation drive with ConnectLife

On May 7th, the Town of Boston will hold its 100th blood drive with Western New York’s only community blood bank.

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ECMC & ConnectLife National Donate Life Month Event

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Apr 182 min read

ECMC & ConnectLife National Donate Life Month Event

Join ECMC and ConnectLife on Friday, April 19 during National Donate Life Month for a flag raising to emphasize the importance of donation.

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Apr 12 min read

Blood Donor Highlight - Ashley Charron

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

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Apr 13 min read

Honor Your Hero - Brad Armagost

Brad lived more life in his 41 years than most people do in a lifetime. He was a friend to all, and our family will miss him every day.

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