Here are the current standings for 2009/10 school year!
CLASS I:
Alaska Military Youth Academy: 163 registered donors
Ben Eielson: 70 registered donors
King Career Center: 47 registered donors
CLASS
II:
North Pole High School: 126 registered donors
Soldotna High School: 76 registered donors
Eagle River High School: 47 registered donors
CLASS III:
South Anchorage High School: 106 registered donors
East Anchorage High School: 104 registered donors
West Anchorage High School: 89 registered donors
January 25, 2010 Thank you for your support
Blood Bank of Alaska thanks everyone that responded to the Code
Red Critical alert over the past two weeks. Inventory is nearly
back to an adequate level, however, we are still urging eligible
donors to call and schedule an appointment. If you are type
O-Negative, A-Negative, or B-Negative please visit your nearest
blood center
or blood drive
as soon as possible. Thank you.
January 12, 2010 Urging all donors to respond
Code Red Alert: Increased usage and low collections this past
week have depleted inventory levels. Alaska's blood supply is
at Code Red Critical for the following blood types: O-Positive,
O-Negative, and A-Negative (meaning less than a one day supply)!
If you are one of these particular blood types, your support
is greatly needed at this time. To meet current hospital requests,
Blood Bank of Alaska must register 100 donors a day. Please
call 222-5630 to schedule your appointment to visit one of our
conveniently located blood
centers or upcoming blood drives.
Thank you.
January 4, 2010 Other ways of Giving
Blood Bank of Alaska is pleased to say we are part of the PFD
charitable Contributions Program for 2010 in which you can gift
part of your dividend to the Blood Bank of Alaska when you sign
up on-line for your dividend through the option called "The
Gift of Giving." Search for us by Blood Bank of Alaska
and choosing Statewide Region. click
here for more information...
January 1, 2010 National Blood Donor Month -New Year's
Resolution:
The need for blood in Alaska’s hospitals is real - for
patients with cancer, organ transplant recipients and for
accident victims. A single pint of blood could help save up
to three lives.
Blood Bank of Alaska is reminding Alaskans to make a resolution
to start a new habit this year - Give the Gift of Life by
becoming a regular blood donor. And there is no better time
to start than during January’s
National Volunteer Blood Donor Month.
The demand for blood fluctuates, from day to day, week to
week. One car accident can have a great impact on the blood
supply. We must keep a certain amount of all blood types available
at all times.
Please make a commitment to save lives in your community by
visiting a blood
center or blood
drive near you. Thank you for your support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Blood Bank of Alaska:
1. Serves Alaskan Patients
and Hospitals First
Blood Bank of Alaska is the only entity in the state that provides
Alaska hospitals with blood products, serving 25 hospitals.
We will continue to serve the patients of Alaska and make sure
that Alaskans have a sufficient blood supply.
2.
Needs 100 Donors a Day
Blood Bank of Alaska needs blood. To meet current hospital requests,
we must register 100 donors a day.
3. Prepares
for Varying Demand
The demand for blood fluctuates, from day to day, week to week.
One car accident can have a great impact on the blood supply.
We must keep a certain amount of all blood types available at
all times.
4. Collects Different Blood Types
Eight main types of blood exist, each one unique. Blood Bank
of Alaska must have rare and common blood types for all transfusable
products, including red blood cells, platelets and plasma.
Can you make a commitment to give blood at least 4 times this
year? Four times in 2009 is all it takes to become a member
of the 2010 HERO Program!
It's easy to do and you'll become a member of an exclusive club
in which you'll be eligible for bi-weekly drawings, prizes,
and receive HERO points to redeem for exclusive HERO merchandise!
Now is a great time to start if you haven't already and all
you will need is a minimum of 4 donations to be eligible for
the 2010 HERO program. Here's how: • Donate Whole Blood 4 times
(56 days in between donations) • Become an ALYX donor and give
double reds 2 times (112 days in between donations) •
Become a TRIMA donor and give platelets 4 times
(as often as 1 time per week up to 24 times per year)
Don't be left out - call today to make your next LIFEsaving
appointment or stop by and visit any Blood Bank of Alaska center
or mobile blood
drive in your neighborhood!
Take the HERO Snapshot Challenge - Earn
25 Extra HERO Points!
The rules are simple and open to all HERO blood donors! Be creative
with your ideas and have fun! Photos will be put on display
at your local community blood center as well posted on the Blood
Bank of Alaska website! Find
out more…
