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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.

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

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

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.

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

Ashley's life was saved when she was born by a blood donor, so she pays it forward by donating blood with ConnectLife!

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.

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

James was a brother, a son, an uncle, and a friend. He was an avid lover of comic books, movies, and music. He passed at only 42 years old.

"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.

All blood donors in the month of December will receive a voucher to redeem online for two tickets to an upcoming Sabres home game.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sarah Diina, 400-7249(c), sdiina@ConnectLife.org ConnectLife to celebrate with its first donor making...

“One person can make a difference, and everyone should try” -John F. Kennedy Over the past two years, I have hosted five blood drives at...

Milo Harvey Jr. was my oldest brother. Our family is very close, and he loved his family. We are so proud of Milo for being an eye donor.