ConnectLife Blog

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

OB/GYN Associates of WNY has worked alongside ConnectLife for almost 10 years offering the gift of healing to mothers and their newborns.

April is #NationalDonateLifeMonth! This year's theme is: There are billions of stars that make up the universe, and looking up at the...

Most people have two healthy kidneys (although it's possible to be born with one and live a healthy life!)

ConnectLife's mission is to educate the community, inspire donation, and connect lives. Take a look inside all that happened in 2023.

ConnectLife's birth tissue donation program is a wonderful way for mothers and their newborns to impact the lives of up to 100 people.

My name is Warren Lowe. I am 61 years of age, but approximately one-year old in transplant years. For nine years, I was on the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) transplant waiting list waiting for a new heart. On April 24, 2023, I finally received the call to come to the hospital for my long-awaited heart. I would like to thank my donor family for saving my life. Unfortunately, my wait, as well as others, was extended by high demand verse low supply. During the wait, m

Are you interested in donating blood, but you’re not sure if you are eligible? We get it! Blood donor eligibility can be confusing, especially because much has changed over the years. And while we are grateful to the 3% of the population that does roll up their sleeves to donate – ConnectLife is always ready to welcome new donors. Whether you are interested in donating whole blood, platelets, or double red cells – each type of donation has different requirements for donors

With help from the community and New York State - we have raised about $100,000 so far, but we have $400,000 to go. Can you help?

“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...

Meet Rachele Anello, Birth Tissue Coordinator at ConnectLife.

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!

Nicole Dell shares her experience as a kidney and pancreas transplant recipient. She celebrated her transplant anniversary on June 20, 2023.

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

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.

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

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

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

Come prepared to your donation appointment!