ConnectLife Blog

Erik has successfully donated platelets 66 times!! (As of June 2024)

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!

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

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

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

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...

Are you interested in donating blood, but you’re not sure if you are eligible? We get it! Blood donor eligibility can be confusing,...

"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.

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

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.

January is National Blood Donor Month. This month's story, features a family who has a special connection to blood and platelet donation.

ConnectLife is in need of a new mobile blood bus. Help support our community blood bank. Donate today!

Since the pandemic, the critical blood shortages continue to astound me and I’ve seen firsthand the impact that this is having on patients.