July 31, 2007
Donors are lifeblood of community, blood drive organizers say
By Mary Lochner, The Northern Light
Platelets, plasma and red blood cells are needed by Alaskans all the time - and the main way to get them is from donated blood.
Read the full article...

July 20, 2007
8th Annual Donor Appreciation Picnic
The Blood Bank of Alaska celebrates its 8th Annual Summer Celebration & Donor Appreciation Picnic at the Anchorage Main Center! There was a great turnout of blood donors and the weather couldn't have been better! To all the wonderful sponsors at this year's event, thank you for your support:

INDIAN VALLEY MEATS
H2Oasis INDOOR WATER PARK
ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE CENTER
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
ALASKA CHIP COMPANY
SIRI’S BOUTIQUE
UPTOWN BLOSSOMS
ANCHORAGE OPERA
LAKE HOOD PILOT SHOPPE
SEGTOURS OF ANCHORAGE
ALASKA WILD BERRY PRODUCTS
SPENARD BUILDER’S SUPPLY
ALASKA FUR EXCHANGE
CARRS EAGLE RIVER
CARRS AURORA VILLAGE
CARRS ABBOTT LOOP
FRED MEYER
DINO'S DONUTS
KANSHA JAPANESE RESTAURANT
YMCA

July 16, 2007
Alaska Alumni Summer Challenge - FREE T-shirt!
Sit and think about your memories of High School; think of the pride and rivalries. Whether you went to Houston, Palmer, South, East or Bartlett; you have memories of the pride and excitement to be part of your school. Why not recapture some of that great rivalry and pride by being a part of the Alaska Alumni Summer Challenge with the Blood Bank of Alaska. Your participation in the Alaska Alumni Summer Challenge is nothing short of critical, during the most challenging time of year in which everyone is enjoying all that Alaska has to offer- except those patients in need of blood.

Space and time is limited, so make your appointment today call 222-5630 or walk in any Blood Bank of Alaska center and give credit to your favorite Alaska High School. In fact, bring friends and family and get extra credit. It’s that simple.

So whether you are still in high school or want to rekindle the spirit of competition go make your appointment today. Give blood, save lives, and bring statewide recognition to your Alaska high school by winning this year’s Alaska Alumni Summer Challenge.

July 6, 2007
Blood bank faces critical shortage - by Bianca Slota, KTUU Channel 2
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Because of low donations and a record high need for blood transfusions in the state, the Blood Bank of Alaska is facing critical supply shortages. Those shortages are made worse by good weather and summer travel and the blood bank says this weekend is especially critical. Read the full article...

July 4, 2007
Closed for 4th of July Holiday
All Blood Bank of Alaska centers are closed on Wednesday, July 4. Please have a safe and enjoyable holiday.

July 1, 2007
Summer Blood Donors Needed
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.