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Donate blood and win a dream getaway!
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.
cpfentner
Jun 22 min read
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Play ball! ConnectLife, Bisons team up to reward lifesaving donors with free tickets
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.
cpfentner
Apr 292 min read
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2024 Impact Report
ConnectLife's 2024 Impact Report
tvertino
Apr 144 min read
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Blood drive to support veteran NYSP Trooper seriously injured in motorcycle crash
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sarah Diina, 400-7249(c), sdiina@ConnectLife.org Blood drive to support veteran NYSP Trooper seriously...
cpfentner
Oct 23, 20242 min read
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Is ConnectLife a part of the American Red Cross?
There has been some confusion lately concerning us (ConnectLife) and the American Red Cross. Are we affiliated? The answer is no!
cpfentner
Sep 23, 20241 min read
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Mass transfusion at ECMC leaves WNY blood supply in dire situation
ConnectLife, WNY’s only community blood bank, is putting out an emergency call for O Positive & O Negative donors after a massive need.
cpfentner
Jul 9, 20241 min read
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ConnectLife Honors Exceptional Blood Drive Sponsors
These exceptional honorees have helped to save hundreds and thousands of lives across Western New York.
cpfentner
May 9, 20244 min read
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Need last-minute eclipse glasses? Get some while saving lives with ConnectLife!
Between April 1st and 6th, all donors at ConnectLife blood drives (while supplies last) will get a pair of eclipse glasses.
cpfentner
Mar 28, 20242 min read
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2023 Community IMPACT Report
ConnectLife's mission is to educate the community, inspire donation, and connect lives. Take a look inside all that happened in 2023.
tvertino
Mar 25, 20245 min read
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Pint for a Pint: ConnectLife March donors get sweet treats in March thanks to Perry’s
ConnectLife, Western New York’s only community blood bank, is teaming up with Perry’s Ice Cream to reward blood donors who help save lives.
cpfentner
Feb 29, 20242 min read
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Blood Donor Highlight, Nancy Chu
"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.
cpfentner
Dec 29, 20232 min read
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Donate blood with ConnectLife in December, get two Sabres tickets!
All blood donors in the month of December will receive a voucher to redeem online for two tickets to an upcoming Sabres home game.
cpfentner
Nov 30, 20232 min read
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ConnectLife partners with Moe’s Southwest Grill to reward donors in November
ConnectLife and Moe’s Southwest Grill are thanking the everyday heroes who give a piece of themselves to save the lives of their neighbors.
cpfentner
Nov 1, 20232 min read
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ConnectLife teams up with Buffalo Bills for August giveawaysÂ
ConnectLife teams up with Buffalo Bills for August giveaways. Donors to receive Bills mini-cooler bags and chances at regular-season tickets
cpfentner
Jul 31, 20232 min read
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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.
cpfentner
Jun 12, 20232 min read
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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
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2022 Community IMPACT Report
See the impact our community has made in 2022 with the help from ConnectLife. #ImpactReport
tvertino
Apr 14, 202314 min read
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Blood Donor Highlight, Liam & Liz Lynch
Liam is a 10-year-old boy fighting T-cell ALL Leukemia. His mom Liz shares about the importance of community blood and platelet donation.
cpfentner
Mar 15, 20232 min read
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Share Your Lifesaving Story With Us!
Your story matters: ConnectLife blood donors save local lives. Share your story!
cpfentner
Jan 30, 20232 min read
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Prepare For Your Donation
Come prepared to your donation appointment!
cpfentner
Jan 18, 20232 min read
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