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ConnectLife partners with Moe’s Southwest Grill to reward donors in November
ConnectLife and Moe’s Southwest Grill are thanking the everyday heroes who give a piece of themselves to save the lives of their neighbors.
cpfentner
Nov 1, 20232 min read
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ConnectLife to celebrate with its first donor making 300th donation!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sarah Diina, 400-7249(c), sdiina@ConnectLife.org ConnectLife to celebrate with its first donor making...
cpfentner
Oct 18, 20232 min read
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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...
cpfentner
Sep 27, 20232 min read
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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!
cpfentner
Aug 30, 20234 min read
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A Grateful Kidney & Pancreas Transplant Recipient
Nicole Dell shares her experience as a kidney and pancreas transplant recipient. She celebrated her transplant anniversary on June 20, 2023.
cpfentner
Aug 3, 20232 min read
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Honor Your Hero, Milo Harvey Jr.
Milo Harvey Jr. was my oldest brother. Our family is very close, and he loved his family. We are so proud of Milo for being an eye donor.
cpfentner
Aug 3, 20232 min read
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Blood Donor Highlight, Glenn Gordon
Glenn Gordon started donating platelets with ConnectLife in 2012. He is a father, husband, and avid bicyclist.
cpfentner
Aug 1, 20232 min read
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ConnectLife teams up with Buffalo Bills for August giveaways
ConnectLife teams up with Buffalo Bills for August giveaways. Donors to receive Bills mini-cooler bags and chances at regular-season tickets
cpfentner
Jul 31, 20232 min read
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Honor Your Hero, Nicholas Golembieski
Nicholas was an amazing father, son, and friend. He loved his children, Jackson and Grace, his mom Lorie, and his rescue dog Winter.
cpfentner
Jul 3, 20232 min read
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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.
cpfentner
Jun 29, 20233 min read
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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.
cpfentner
Jun 5, 20232 min read
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Honor Your Hero, Thomas Hoff
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.
cpfentner
Jun 1, 20232 min read
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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.
cpfentner
May 30, 20233 min read
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The Impact of Platelet Donations
Platelet donations play a vital role in saving lives at our local hospitals including at ECMC.
cpfentner
May 15, 20231 min read
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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.
cpfentner
May 10, 20231 min read
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Honor Your Hero, Logan Smith-Carlos
Logan was a sweet and generous 16-year-old sophomore in high school who loved singing, acting, and all living things.
cpfentner
May 1, 20232 min read
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2022 Community IMPACT Report
See the impact our community has made in 2022 with the help from ConnectLife. #ImpactReport
tvertino
Apr 14, 202314 min read
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Honor Your Hero, Brandan Broadbent
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.
cpfentner
Apr 4, 20232 min read
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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.”
cpfentner
Mar 30, 20232 min read
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Honor Your Hero, Ekaterina “Kate” Kolosova
Ekaterina “Kate” was the kindest and sweetest person. She is our Hero of the Month, and her story is shared by her boyfriend Dymtro.
cpfentner
Mar 14, 20232 min read
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