ConnectLife Blog

Meredith Roberts of North Tonawanda is in need of a liver transplant. The 17-year-old suddenly fell ill and is now being treated at UPMC in Pittsburgh, where she and her family hope that she can soon receive a transplant from a living liver donor.

Ellicottville Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Zachary M. Golley is remembered for his generous spirit. Zach became an organ donor when he passed away in March, saving lives through two kidney transplants, a liver transplant and a heart transplant. Viktoria Hallikäär of Spectrum News recently reported on Zach's legacy. The story is online at https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/buffalo/news/2025/10/17/selfless-acts-in-life-and-in-death-for-ellicottville-firefighter-zach

November 26th, the day before Thanksgiving, Western New York’s only community blood bank will welcome donors for a blood drive from 9am to 3pm in Highmark Stadium’s Toyota Club. To celebrate the special occasion, ConnectLife will be holding raffles throughout the day, with prizes including an autographed Josh Allen jersey, an autographed Greg Rousseau helmet, and tickets to the final regular season home game at the stadium against the Jets.

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.