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ConnectLife is issuing an emergency appeal for blood donations following a major accident on Interstate 90, which has left multiple individuals critically injured.

ConnectLife and the Bills are giving away a suite for 16 to that final game against the New York Jets the first weekend of January, exact date to be announced.

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.

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.

ConnectLife's 2024 Impact Report

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

During one of the hardest times of the year to find blood donors, one of ConnectLife’s community partners has an incentive: free beer.

The ”Save Our Summer” campaign will feature blood drives at police stations, firehalls, and other facilities this summer.

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.

On May 7th, the Town of Boston will hold its 100th blood drive with Western New York’s only community blood bank.

Brad lived more life in his 41 years than most people do in a lifetime. He was a friend to all, and our family will miss him every day.

ConnectLife's mission is to educate the community, inspire donation, and connect lives. Take a look inside all that happened in 2023.