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Organ Donation Online Registration Bill Signed Into Law
07.08.2010
Law Will Result in Drastically Increased Donor Registry Enrollments to Save Lives
Governor Paterson today singed into law an electronic signature bill that will dramatically improve the organ donation process in New York. The law will allow New Yorkers to register online to become organ donors. The bill passed the Assembly unanimously on April 27 and the Senate on May 12. The Electronic Signature Act eliminates the need to download enrollment forms and mail them in.
The statement from Elaine Berg, … more
Dunkirk’s NRG Energy Donates Thousands to UNYTS Community Blood Lab
07.01.2010
BUFFALO, NY – Upstate New York Transplant Services received a generous donation from NRG Energy’s Dunkirk plant in the amount of $4,000, which will be allocated specifically for the transplant agency’s Community Blood Services' laboratory.
NRG Energy, a wholesale electricity provider, owns and operates power plants throughout the United States and prides itself on its community involvement in the towns it operates in. The company’s Dunkirk plant has a 12-member Community … more
Legislator Fudoli Partners With UNYTS
06.25.2010
(Lancaster, NY) – Vacations, traveling, and holidays have historically resulted in summer being a slow time of year for blood donations, but the need isn’t any less great. In an effort to get donors during this time of need, Erie County Legislator Dino Fudoli, R-District 5, has partnered with Upstate New York Transplant Services to hold two blood drives in the communities he represents.
“Our area is always is need of blood donations but during the summer months donations are … more
A Celebration of Life at Hispanic Health Fair; Honors Local Donor
06.19.2010
BUFFALO, NY ( WKBW ) - A celebration of health and life took place Saturday in downtown Buffalo. Various tests and screenings were available free of charge for diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and other health issues.
There were also bounce houses, music, entertainment, and raffles. The day's bigger message was to honor a local girl, Alexandra Reyes. Her body was donated to science, and her organs were able to save at least five lives. Her family was given a plaque and a check to help cover funeral … more
Legislator Hardwick Partners with UNYTS to Host Blood Drives
06.07.2010
Vacations, traveling, and holidays have historically resulted in summer being a slow time of year for blood donations, but the need isn't any less great. In an effort to get donors during this time of need, Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick, R-District 10, has partnered with Upstate New York Transplant Services to hold two blood drives in the communities he represents.
"I recently heard some shocking statics related to blood donations, such as, odds are one in three that someone will need blood during … more
The 4th Annual Elephant Run
05.09.2010
We are happy to announce that the Donate Life Foundation has recently coupled with The Elephant Run at Upstate New York Transplant Services. The Marcena Lozano Donate Life Scholarship Fund was established in 2007 to honor the memory of Lori and Kevin Lozano's daughter, Marcena. Born with a congenital heart defect, Marcena endured numerous hospitalizations and life saving surgeries including two heart transplants at ages 13 and 23.
Please join us on Mother's Day, May 9th at 9:30 am and help … more
April is National Donate Life Month
03.31.2010
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Star 102.5 & UNYTS RADIOTHON
01.05.2010
Star 102.5 & UNYTS are teaming up to save lives.
Star 102.5 is hosting a virtual blood drive January 11th-16th. The challenge? 202 blood donors in six days! Over 100 people will need blood in Western New York TODAY. Your donated blood to Upstate New York Transplant Services Community Blood Bank stays right here in WNY and saves our local hospitals millions of dollars.
All those who present to donate blood during the radiothon will receive a "Thank You Gift" from our proud … more
Upstate New York Transplant Services receives first Placenta Donation from Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
10.22.2009
BUFFALO, NY – Upstate New York Transplant Services (UNYTS) is pleased to announce the recovery of its first placenta donation from Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. This past summer UNYTS announced its exploration into this new avenue of donation which allows the organization to offer a unique opportunity, not previously available, to a new faction of the Western New York community - expectant mothers.
“Placenta donation is really a win-win situation,” stated Dr. Sara Koritz, M.D., … more
Upstate New York Transplant Services announces Grand Opening of blood donation center at DeGraff Memorial Hospital
08.11.2008
BUFFALO, NY – Upstate New York Transplant Services hosted an official ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, August 11th, 2008 to celebrate the grand opening of a blood donation center at Kaleida Health’s DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Upstate New York Transplant Services has been the primary supplier of blood products to the hospital since December of 2007.
New York State Senator and North Tonawanda native, George D. Maziarz, delivered the keynote address at the August 11th event alongside Mark J. Simon, … more
3rd Annual Bear Open
07.17.2008
On Thursday, July 17th The Zenger Group, Printing Services Network, held its 9th Annual Bear Open - George J. Zenger Memorial Golf Tournament at Glen Oak golf course - raking in another sell-out crowd. For the 4th year in a row, the tournament was held to benefit Upstate New York Transplant Services (UNYTS).
To date, the tournament has raised over $140,000 in support of Upstate New York Transplant Services - specifically funding initiatives to increase knowledge, education and awareness surrounding organ, … more
Upstate New York Transplant Services and University at Buffalo receive record 9th HRSA award.
06.15.2008
Buffalo, NY – Upstate New York Transplant Services was awarded substantial federal funding to further organ and tissue donor awareness and designations throughout the eight counties of Western New York. The funding, in conjunction with the University at Buffalo and Independent Health, is the result of a competitive grant process through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
This is the ninth HRSA award for Upstate New York Transplant Services and the University of Buffalo to increase … more
Niagara Falls High School leads region in turnout for Community Blood Drives.
05.15.2008
Niagara Falls, NY –Niagara Falls High School announced today it achieved the
highest turnout for any blood drive through Upstate New York Transplant Services in 2007. Niagara Falls High School had over 140 students present – nearly tripling the average turnout for all Upstate New York Transplant Services blood drives and more than doubling the average turnout at high school-based drives. In 2007, Upstate New York Transplant Services held over 300 drives through over 250 businesses, high schools, … more
Upstate New York Transplant Services eclipses 1,000 total donors in 2007!
01.01.2008
For the first time in history, Upstate New York Transplant Services eclipsed 1,000 total organ, eye and tissue donors in a single year. The announcement came among a 35% increase in eye and tissue donation from 2006 to 2007, and Upstate New York Transplant Services holding the highest organ donor conversion rate of the fifty-eight organ procurement organizations nationwide. Organ donor conversion rate is the percent of eligible organ donors whose family or next-of-kin consents to donation with the consent … more
Upstate New York Transplant Services 2nd Annual Transformations After Hours...Buffalo Business Takes Center Stage gathers support for Gift of Life.
12.15.2007
Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown joined other prominent area professionals showcasing musical talents at Upstate New York Transplant Services’ 2nd Annual Transformations After Hours…Buffalo Business Takes Center Stage. The event was given to further organ, tissue and community blood donation awareness and registration, and co-chaired for the second year in a row by Sara Anderson and Madonna J. Spitler.
“Western New York is a national leader in terms of organ and tissue donation awareness and consents," … more
Rest in Peace Mr. President...A Seminar on the three Presidential Funerals held in Buffalo
05.31.2007
New York State Funeral Directors gathered at the The Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society on Thursday, May 31st to hear leading historian Todd Van Beck outline three Presidential deaths and subsequent funerals with a Buffalo aspect to them.
In the route to burial, the body of President Abraham Lincoln re-traced the initial route from Springfield, Illinios to Washington, DC when Lincoln was first elected President where a stop at The American Hotel in Buffalo was included. President William McKinley … more