ConnectLife Blog

No matter who you are or who you love, you have the power to save lives through organ and blood donation. Pride saves lives!

I want people to know how amazing my dad truly was. He was the best dad, best papa, and best friend anyone could ask for.

ConnectLife supports the FDA’s final guidance establishing a blood donor screening process based on individual donor assessments.

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.

Platelets are one of the most vital gifts a person can give, and yet most Western New Yorkers don’t know the first thing about them.

Logan was a sweet and generous 16-year-old sophomore in high school who loved singing, acting, and all living things.

See the impact our community has made in 2022 with the help from ConnectLife. #ImpactReport

April 15 will forever be the day we remember the loss of an extraordinary young man. At only 29, he left this world with a legacy of love.

“Our goal is not only to help support the WNY community, but also bring awareness to the never-ending need for blood and platelets.”

Ekaterina “Kate” was the kindest and sweetest person. She is our Hero of the Month, and her story is shared by her boyfriend Dymtro.

Westley Quintern loved the outdoors, hanging out with friends, and most of all he loved his family. His mom Heather shares her son's story.

ConnectLife is proud to share stories of donor families, living donors, transplant recipients, and donation champions curated by AMAT.

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

Your story matters: ConnectLife blood donors save local lives. Share your story!

Come prepared to your donation appointment!

Stephanie is our January Hero of the Month. Her dad, Ken, shares his daughter's story.

WNY’s only community blood back, ConnectLife, is raising awareness about the need for blood donation this National Blood Donor Month.

The holidays are generally a time when fewer people give blood, but the need for blood remains constant.

ConnectLife is in need of a new mobile blood bus. Help support our community blood bank. Donate today!