August 23, 2007
Alaska State Fair - Save a Life
Give blood, save a life and receive an exclusive "I Gave Blood & Starved a Mosquito" t-shirt! Visit the LIFEmobile stationed at the Alaska State Fair in Palmer near the Purple Gate Entrance located on Miner's Loop. August 23 through September 3, from 12:00pm to 8:00pm.
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August 12, 2007
Crimson Gold
by Robin Bogard, Kenai Peninsula Blood Donor
She never even saw him……until it was too late. With one hand on the cell phone, and her other on the steering wheel, it only took slight pressure on the accelerator to send the _ ton Chevy truck hurtling through the red light. The front of the truck smashed deeply and directly into Tom's left leg. The impact sent the twisted motorcycle skidding away, leaving Tom and his ten-year old son, Jake, lying on the asphalt in pools of blood.
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August 6, 2007
Code red alert put out by Blood Bank of Alaska
by Andrea Gusty, CBS 11 News Reporter
One aspect of disaster recovery that is crucial is the blood supply. If there isn't enough blood, people are more likely to die in a major disaster.

The disasters around the nation have pointed to the blood shortage here at home. Now the Blood Bank of Alaska is declaring code red.
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August 2, 2007
Critical Shortage - Urging ALL blood types to respond!
The Blood Bank of Alaska is struggling to keep up with the blood needs over the past few weeks due to low donations and extensive usage. Local inventory levels have dropped well below a safe and adequate supply on a number of blood types. Please call 907-222-5630 to schedule your appointment or visit your nearest blood center or mobile blood drive as soon possible. Appointments preferred. Walk-ins welcome as time permits.

August 1, 2007
View the Blood Bank of Alaska's :15 commercial spot!

• View Quicktime (.mov): here

• View Windows Media Player (.wmv): here


Take the HERO Snapshot Challenge - Earn 25 Extra 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…