November 29, 2007
Alaska High School Challenge Update
Newsflash: Class III division West High School takes 1st place with 82 donors passing last year's champion- South Anchorage High School currently trailing with 68 donors! Find out more...

November 13, 2007
Alaska High School Challenge Update
Newsflash: Class III division Bartlett High School just moved into 2nd place at 50 donors, but still trails by 13 donors behind last year's champion - South Anchorage High School currently leading with 63 donors! Find out more...

November 8, 2007
UAA backs blood drive with free Shootout tickets
The University of Alaska Anchorage Athletic Department is teaming with with the Blood Bank of Alaska for a LIFEmobile blood drive at the Sullivan Arena in conjunction with the Carr/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout on Saturday, Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In exchange for a donation, UAA will offer two free general admission tickets for either session of that day’s basketball action, including the 3rd-place and championship games. This offer is limited, however, to only 50 participants.

To take advantage of this, an appointment needs to be made by contacting the Blood Bank of Alaska's donor Call Center no later than Friday, Nov. 23, at 222-5630.

November 7, 2007
Blood Bank of Alaska Visits Homer
Homer residents - here's your chance to give blood and save lives! The Blood Bank of Alaska is conducting a two day blood drive in Homer on November 9th at Homer High School from 7:30am to 2:30pm & in conjunction with the Homer Health Fair on November 10th from 9:00am to 3:00pm - giving local residents a convenient way to save lives in Alaska!

November 6, 2007
Blood Bank of Alaska Returns to Ketchikan
Ketchikan residents - please make time to roll up your sleeves and save a life! The Blood Bank of Alaska, with the assistance of First City Rotary, Public Health Center, and Alaska Health Fair are conducting a three day blood drive in Ketchikan on November 8th, 9th & 10th - giving local residents a convenient way to save lives in Alaska! Find out more...

November 2, 2007
Alaska High School Challenge Update
In the Class III category, South Anchorage High School came from behind with an outstanding 62 donor drive on Halloween day! This places them in first place for their division. North Pole H.S. is still sitting comfortably at first place with 75 donors in their Class II division and the Military Youth Academy is 79 donors and just ahead of last year's champion Houston High School at 68 blood donors and closing fast! Find out more...

November 1, 2007
Give 4 times this year & become a 2008 HERO donor
Have you given blood at least 4 times this year? Four times in 2007 is all it takes to become a member of the 2008 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! October is already here and you'll need a minimum of 4 donations to be eligible for the 2008 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 2 times per week up to 24 times per year)

This coming January, all 2008 HERO Program members will be notified by mail. Included, will be a special gift! 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…