ConnectLife

01/27/2026

Snow and bad weather have forced us to cancel over 20 ConnectLife blood drives in January. The need for blood doesn’t pause for winter storms—especially O-negative blood, which is used in emergencies when every second counts.

Patients are still relying on us—and on you. If you’re able, please consider scheduling a blood donation appointment today, no matter what your type is! 🅾️🅰️🅱️🆎

Appointments are available now. Donate with ConnectLife.💙

ConnectLifeGiveBlood.org or call 716-529-4270

01/27/2026

ConnectLife hosts blood drives across Western New York 6 days a week, making it easy to find a blood drive near you! 💙🩸💪

We also have four Neighborhood Donation Centers...

📍Williamsville
📍Tonawanda
📍West Seneca
📍Lockport

01/26/2026

Join us in congratulating John on 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ platelet donations!

That's...
- 200 hours in the donation chair
- up to 300 lives saved or impacted

Thank you John for your commitment to platelet donation. We truly appreciate you 💙

01/24/2026

The gift of life comes in many forms - whether it be organ donation or tissue donation - the impact one person can make is incredible.

It can change the world. 💙💚

Are you registered? If not, you can do so at www.ConnectLife.org/register

01/22/2026

When Robert Alt donated blood at his place of work April 9, he had no idea that his wife Elizabeth would need blood donations that very same day. This is their story...

01/21/2026

When Robert Alt donated blood at his place of work April 9, he had no idea that his wife would need blood donations that very same day. This is their story...

"April 9, 9:45 AM, this is me donating blood at South Park High School where I teach math. Later that same day, at 10:55 pm, my wife, Elizabeth Alt, was seriously injured in an automobile accident, spending the week in the ECMC Trauma Intensive Care Unit.

Beth’s treatment included receiving a blood transfusion, and the pouch of whole blood looked just like the one I filled that morning…but it was not mine…she’s not my type, which is funny to say after over 50 years together. My blood saved a life at Buffalo General Medical Center a few days later while a generous ConnectLife donor saved my wife." says Robert.

Did you know that ConnectLife is the sole supplier of blood at ECMC? We're so glad that Beth recovered and both her and Bob are doing well. Thank you for sharing your incredible story!

01/20/2026

Can you donate blood this week? With many cancelled blood drives, we need donors to come out to donate! Our appt. site is currently down (as of 1/20) so please call to make an appointment: 716-529-4270.

🩸WED 1/21- Golisano Children’s Hospital (8am-3pm), Millard Fillmore Suburban(8:30am -2:30pm), Niagara County Sheriff’s Office(11:00-4:00pm)

🩸THURS 1/22 - American Legion Post in EA (12-5pm) Hamburg Volunteer Fire Department(2-7pm), West Seneca Chamber of Commerce(3-7pm)

🩸FRI 1/23 - Lewiston Community(10am-3pm), Buff Seminary(11am-4pm), GX Warehouse Fitness & Wellness in Dunkirk(12-5pm)

🩸SAT 1/24 - Western Star Masonic Lodge(10am-3pm)

01/20/2026

What do these babies have in common? (Besides being adorable🥰)

They are birth tissue babies! Birth tissue donation through ConnectLife is a wonderful way for moms and their babies to help heal up to 100 lives. It's the gift of healing. 💞

Learn more here: https://www.connectlife.org/birth-tissue-donation

01/19/2026

‪Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a fierce advocate for random acts of kindness. You have the ability to help as many WNYers and NYers as possible. Register to be an organ, eye, & tissue donor at www.ConnectLife.org/register ‬

01/16/2026

Do you donate whole blood, double red cells, or platelets with ConnectLife? We want to hear from you!

Be a part of our Blood Donor Highlight series and share your unique story. Fill out the submission form at

Has blood donation impacted your life? Do you donate blood and want to share your why? Share your story as part of our Blood Donor Highlight series. ConnectLife highlights one story each month.

01/15/2026

📢 ConnectLife’s Lockport Donation Center will be closing early at 4pm today, January 15. 📢

01/15/2026

Donating blood with ConnectLife means your donation will help save lives at our local hospitals including Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo, ECMC, Kaleida Health, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Inc., Bradford Regional Medical Center, Olean General Hospital, and Wyoming County Community Health System. 💙