October 25, 2007
Alaska High School Challenge Update
In the Class I category, the heat is on as the Military Youth Academy leads the way with 79 presenting blood donors, just ahead of last year's champion Houston High School at 66 blood donors! In the Class II category, North Pole H.S. sits comfortably at first place with 75 donors and in Class III, Juneau Douglas H.S. sits at 49 presenting blood donors! Next week will be very interesting as Class III 2005/06 champion Bartlett H.S. hosts their first drive of the year with last year's champion South H.S. the very next day! Find out more...

October 15, 2007
Mobile Blood Drives
Is there a blood drive in your neighborhood? The Blood Bank of Alaska tries to make it as convenient as possible for local residents to give the "gift of life." Upwards of 40 mobile blood drives are hosted by local businesses, organizations, civic groups, churches, and schools each month. Without their generous support, Alaska's blood supply would be in jeopardy. For more information on hosting a blood drive at your location, click here.

October 10, 2007
Combined Federal Campaign
The Blood Bank of Alaska is part of the Combined Federal Employees Campaign for 2007. The CFC is an organized program through which federal employees can give to charitable organizations. Federal employees are those individuals in the military, civilian federal agency, and US Postal Service. The Blood Bank of Alaska is eligible to receive contribution with the new Five-Digit Code - 31150. Find out more...

October 5, 2007
Blood Bank of Alaska Returns to Juneau
Juneau residents - please make time to roll up your sleeves and save a life! The Blood Bank of Alaska, with the assistance of the Juneau Federal Building, Juneau Douglas High School, the University of Alaska Southeast, and Alaska Electric Light and Power are conducting a four day blood drive in Juneau October 9th, 10th, 11th, & 12th - giving local residents a convenient way to save lives in Alaska! Find out more...

October 3, 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!

October 1, 2007
Solid Waste Services & Anchorage Waste Blood Drive Challenge
What do two local trash companies have in common besides wading day in and day out in disposed waste? For one thing, a heated rivalry that's been building all summer to determine who will be champions of a blood donation challenge, with the winners walking away with a Stanley Cup - style trophy and a year's worth of bragging rights! Find out more...


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…