Blood Donor Highlight

Bill Przybysz is no stranger to giving back to his community.

Bill, a 71-year-old retired electro-mechanical technician and New York State EMT/firefighter, was also a U.S. Marine in 1968 during the Vietnam war. He has taught thousands of people CPR and hundreds of students, Kindergarten – 6th grade, about fire prevention and safety.

Him and his wife Donna both grew up in Buffalo, married in 1978 and were transferred 200 miles East. They were transferred back this year. (Bill says, it’s GREAT to be back!!)

Bill decided to donate blood because he’s been doing it for a long time. This story goes back to when he was an active Marine and blood was needed for wounded troops. He describes it as a painless and timeless lifesaving commitment.

Bill has donated whole blood at ConnectLife Headquarters at 4444 Bryant & Stratton Way in Williamsville, NY. We asked Bill, how was your experience donating blood at ConnectLife? He said..

“Absolutely fantastic! Dominique [his phlebotomist] is amazingly flawless in her position. She registered me with a smile and warm disposition, then drew my blood. Her 'stick' was smooth & painless. I even received a Christmas ornament (hand painted by one of their 'elves'!) The entire process was very comfortable. Thank you. I will only use ConnectLife going forward & forget the Red Cross. Everyone followed very stringent COVID protocols. It means even more that my blood donation stays local for local patients and hospitals."