ConnectLife Blog

Izzy Gritsavage shares her blood donation story as our Blood Donor Highlight.

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

Ashley's life was saved when she was born by a blood donor, so she pays it forward by donating blood with ConnectLife!

"I am 71 years old and a proud platelet donor. I donate every two weeks like clockwork!" says Jim, March's Blood Donor Highlight.

"I felt good that my donation was going to help someone else. It’s just my way of giving back to the community." says Nancy.

Craig Schettler shares his platelet donation story as our Blood Donor Highlight.

Glenn Gordon started donating platelets with ConnectLife in 2012. He is a father, husband, and avid bicyclist.

My daughter Hannah was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia b cell on June 24, 2022. She has needed red blood cells & platelets.

Cody is a double red cell donor with O positive blood. His wife, two kids, and golden retriever are the light of his life.

Liam is a 10-year-old boy fighting T-cell ALL Leukemia. His mom Liz shares about the importance of community blood and platelet donation.

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