ConnectLife Blog

In 2016, tragedy took Nicole from her family far too soon. Nicole was an organ and tissue donor, something she had registered to be without hesitation. That selfless decision has since touched the lives of more than 53 people. Each recipient carries a part of her legacy.

As of the morning of July 3rd, local hospitals have less than a third of the O- blood that they aim to keep on the shelf.

All July long, donors at any of ConnectLife’s centers in Williamsville, Tonawanda, and West Seneca and at its mobile blood drives will receive a Bills bottle opener/coaster and will be entered into daily drawings for VIP passes to Bills Training Camp.

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.

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.

The 2025 Donate Life Month theme is "Let life sing!"

Two local cancer patients tell their stories below and thank the donors that helped them through their cancer fight.

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.

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.

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

All month, every donor at will get a free ticket to select Sabres games, plus the option to buy up to seven more at a reduced price.

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.