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ConnectLife to implement new FDA donor guidelines June 12
ConnectLife, WNY’s only community blood bank, is excited to announce that donors will be welcomed under the FDA’s new guidelines.
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Jun 12, 20232 min read
Blood Donor Highlight, Patricia & Hannah Koepsell
My daughter Hannah was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia b cell on June 24, 2022. She has needed red blood cells & platelets.
cpfentner
Jun 5, 20232 min read
Pride Saves Lives
No matter who you are or who you love, you have the power to save lives through organ and blood donation. Pride saves lives!
cpfentner
Jun 2, 20232 min read
Honor Your Hero, Thomas Hoff
I want people to know how amazing my dad truly was. He was the best dad, best papa, and best friend anyone could ask for.
cpfentner
Jun 1, 20232 min read
ConnectLife Supports FDA Guidance Implementing Individual Donor Assessments Change
ConnectLife supports the FDA’s final guidance establishing a blood donor screening process based on individual donor assessments.
cpfentner
May 30, 20233 min read
The Impact of Platelet Donations
Platelet donations play a vital role in saving lives at our local hospitals including at ECMC.
cpfentner
May 15, 20231 min read
Blood Donor Highlight, Cody Williams
Cody is a double red cell donor with O positive blood. His wife, two kids, and golden retriever are the light of his life.
cpfentner
May 10, 20231 min read
ConnectLife asks Western New York to take the “Platelet Promise”
Platelets are one of the most vital gifts a person can give, and yet most Western New Yorkers don’t know the first thing about them.
cpfentner
May 2, 20232 min read
Honor Your Hero, Logan Smith-Carlos
Logan was a sweet and generous 16-year-old sophomore in high school who loved singing, acting, and all living things.
cpfentner
May 1, 20232 min read
2022 Community IMPACT Report
See the impact our community has made in 2022 with the help from ConnectLife. #ImpactReport
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Apr 14, 202314 min read
Honor Your Hero, Brandan Broadbent
April 15 will forever be the day we remember the loss of an extraordinary young man. At only 29, he left this world with a legacy of love.
cpfentner
Apr 4, 20232 min read
Blood Drive for Ten-Year-Old Battling Leukemia
“Our goal is not only to help support the WNY community, but also bring awareness to the never-ending need for blood and platelets.”
cpfentner
Mar 30, 20232 min read
Honor Your Hero, Ekaterina “Kate” Kolosova
Ekaterina “Kate” was the kindest and sweetest person. She is our Hero of the Month, and her story is shared by her boyfriend Dymtro.
cpfentner
Mar 14, 20232 min read
Honor Your Hero, Westley Quintern
Westley Quintern loved the outdoors, hanging out with friends, and most of all he loved his family. His mom Heather shares her son's story.
cpfentner
Feb 15, 20233 min read
Black History Month
ConnectLife is proud to share stories of donor families, living donors, transplant recipients, and donation champions curated by AMAT.
cpfentner
Feb 1, 20233 min read
Blood Donor Highlight, Patti Fee
Our February 2023, Blood Donor Highlight Hero is Patti Fee, an O negative blood donor.
cpfentner
Feb 1, 20232 min read
Share Your Lifesaving Story With Us!
Your story matters: ConnectLife blood donors save local lives. Share your story!
cpfentner
Jan 30, 20232 min read
Prepare For Your Donation
Come prepared to your donation appointment!
cpfentner
Jan 18, 20232 min read
Honor Your Hero, Stephanie Moore Verratti
Stephanie is our January Hero of the Month. Her dad, Ken, shares his daughter's story.
cpfentner
Jan 7, 20232 min read
Saving Local Lives During National Blood Donor Month
WNY’s only community blood back, ConnectLife, is raising awareness about the need for blood donation this National Blood Donor Month.
cpfentner
Jan 3, 20232 min read
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