Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, will be hosting the first community blood drives of the 2025 in partnership with ConnectLife, the region’s only community blood bank.

OGH will host its blood drive on Wednesday, February 26 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The drive will take place on the ConnectLife Bus, located at the Mildred Milliman Outpatient Surgery Center, directly across from the hospital. Anyone who would like to schedule an appointment can visit www.connectlifegiveblood.org and use sponsor code 000485, or call (716) 529-4270.

The blood drive at BRMC is scheduled for Thursday, February 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the hospital’s main lobby. To schedule an appointment, visit www.connectlifegiveblood.org and use sponsor code 000468, or contact Kim Murphey at (814) 362-8298.

A single pint of donated blood can save up to three lives in our local community! During the month of February, all donors will receive one Bandits ticket with the option of purchasing a second at a reduced price. Walk-ins are welcome for those who cannot pre-register.

ConnectLife is dedicated to serving Western New York as the only community blood bank, ensuring that every drop of blood donated stays local. The organization provides approximately 70% of the region’s blood supply, supporting essential local hospitals including Bradford Regional Medical Center, Brooks-TLC Health Network, ECMC, Oishei Children’s Hospital, Buffalo General Hospital, Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Eastern Niagara Hospital, and Olean General Hospital.