ConnectLife Blog

Last week, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the HEART (Helping Equal Access to Registrations for Transplants) Act, repealing an outdated New York law prohibiting multi-listing at transplant centers in the state. The ban dated back to 1990. New York has long been the only state with such a restriction.

Donor family members, friends and ConnectLife staff gathered at the Gift of Life Garden in Delaware Park on Saturday, October 5, 2025 to honor organ, eye and tissue donors.

Janice Burnett shares her story and how her dad's lifelong dedication to blood donation inspired her own journey.

In Western New York’s darkest times, its generous and caring neighbors never fail to answer the call and come to the aid of those in need.