June 20, 2007
Needed: Summer Blood Donors before July 4th holiday
Traditional images of backyard barbecues, family gatherings and numerous recreational activities are seen across the state during this time of year. Sadly, so are blood shortages.

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.

June 9, 2007
Champions for Charity
At the presentation ceremony held on Saturday, June 9th, David Large, Director of Public Relations for the Blood Bank of Alaska was honored to receive a check in the amount of $1500. "The Blood Bank of Alaska would like to thank the Alaska Rush Soccer club and Tournament organizers for continuing to include us in their fundraising efforts – we are truly honored to participate in the event that bears Ina Kristiansen’s name."

Ina Kristiansen, an outstanding young woman who had an immense love of soccer and life, died in 1992 at the age of 22. Each year since, the Goldstrykers soccer team, for which she played, has sponsored a Tournament in her memory, honoring her life and her spirited battled against leukemia. In addition, the Ina K. Tournament raises money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the American Cancer Society, and the Blood Bank of Alaska, and provides scholarships through the Alaska Goldstrikers Soccer Club Scholarship Fund.

June 4, 2007
Attention Blood Donors
There is a new Uniform Donor History Questionnaire (UDHQ) being implemented at all Blood Bank of Alaska centers and mobile blood drives as required by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). We ask that you please be patient as the donation process may take slightly longer than usual until Blood Donors and BBA Staff become accustomed to the new process. FDA regulations also require that ALL donors must now have either State or Federal PHOTO I.D. (listing date of birth) at time of registration in order to donate blood - no exceptions. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you.

For more information or questions in regards to FDA regulations, please visit their website at www.fda.gov

June 1, 2007
Blood Supply Depleted
Code Red Alert: Inventory levels are at Code Red for blood type O-Positive, O-Negative, and A-Positive meaning less than a one day supply! If you are one of these particular blood types, your support is greatly needed at this time. Please call 222-5630 to schedule your appointment to visit one of our conveniently located blood centers or upcoming blood drives. Find out more...

June 1, 2007
25th Annual Golf Classic
The Blood Bank of Alaska receives $4,000 from First American Title of Alaska’s 25th Annual Golf Classic. On a beautiful Alaska morning, 34 teams teed off in the 25th Annual Golf Classis sponsored by First American Title of Alaska. For the fifth year in a row, the Blood Bank of Alaska was selected to receive the net proceeds from the tournament. Over this period, approximately $21,800 has been donated to the Blood Bank from First American Title of Alaska for many of our programs, equipment and events.

These projects have included:
New computer monitors for our registration desk
Sponsorship of our 40th Anniversary celebration
Sponsorship of our annual donor appreciation picnic
Replacing building siding at our 4000 Laurel Street facility

Jack Williams, Chief Executive Officer for the Blood Bank has announced this year’s donation will be used toward a capital building renovation project partially matching an award from the Rasmuson Foundation. Representatives from the Blood Bank of Alaska