ConnectLife Blog

June blood and platelet donors will be entered to win one of two $1,000 AAA travel gift cards as a thank you from ConnectLife.

Eight months after New York State Police Sergeant Station Commander Sam Mattina was badly hurt in a motorcycle crash, his friends and family are once again calling on the community to help them pay forward the lifesaving care he received.

Shannon Zaragoza Anderson shares a testimonial about her experience being the first vaginal delivery birth tissue mom.

When you donate blood or platelets in the month of May, you'll get a free pair of tickets to a Buffalo Bisons home game.

ConnectLife's 2024 Impact Report

Join ECMC & ConnectLife at the National Donate Life Month Event Friday, April 11, 2025 at ECMC.

March is the “Platelet Promise” month at ConnectLife – an effort to educate the public about the importance of platelets.

Katie Drum shares her story as a birth tissue donor and how she honored her mom's passing with a memorial blood drive.

ConnectLife will reward every presenting donor in February with a free ticket to a Buffalo Bandits home game.

Donate whole blood, platelets, or double red cells in February and you'll get one (1) ticket to a Buffalo Bandits upcoming home.

Highlighting Blood Donor Sponsor: Barbara Moore

The ticket raffle is part of a month-long partnership with the Bills which means every donor will get a Bills cross-body bag as a thank you.

Mark Simon will retire at the end of 2024 after a 27-year career with the organzation.

2024 Annual Appeal: Featuring the Gift of Life Garden. The gift that keeps on growing.

Have questions about our ticket giveaway? We have answers.

Jason was a father to three kids, a dedicated husband, and an overall great man. After his passing, he became an organ and tissue donor.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sarah Diina, 400-7249(c), sdiina@ConnectLife.org Blood drive to support veteran NYSP Trooper seriously...

Gift of Life Garden Dedication & Donor Remembrance Event is Saturday, October 5, 2024.

ConnectLife is looking forward to the Babies and Bumps event this Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 11am – 4pm at the Buffalo Marriott Niagara.

Starting in October, all ConnectLife platelet donors will receive a $10 e-gift card in their email inboxes the day after their donation.