July 4, 2009
Closed

Blood Bank of Alaska centers will be closed on 4th of July to celebrate Independence Day. Have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend!

June 20, 2009
Critical Need

If you or someone you know is a Type:
O-Positive
O-Negative
B-Negative
A-Negative

blood donor, please visit your nearest blood center or blood drive as soon as possible. There is a critical need for these specific blood types at this time. To schedule your LIFEsaving appointment, call:

Anchorage: 222-5630
Fairbanks: 456-5645
Mat-Su: 376-1195
Kenai Peninsula: 260-5672

Thank you for your support!


May 25, 2009
Fairbanks area schools break into top ranks
in Blood Bank of Alaska’s High School Challenge

Blood Bank of Alaska’s High School Challenge ended a successful season this May with 3,081 pints of blood donated on behalf of high schools statewide. This put the 2008/2009 season just 165 donations shy of last year’s record-breaking Challenge.

Fairbanks area schools made an impressive showing this year. Both Ben Eielson High School and North Pole High School ranked for their divisions for 2008/2009, for the first time in Challenge history.

In Class I (0-499 students)
Houston High School took first with 176 donations, stealing the title back from last year’s winner Alaska Military Youth Academy, which placed third this year with 91 donations. Ben Eielson High School took second with 91 registered donors.

In Class II (500-999 students)
North Pole High School pulled off an unprecedented upset with a whopping 204 donations. This toppled last year’s winner Palmer High School, which placed second with 169 donations. Homer High School rounded out the top three with 114 donations.

Class III (1000 or more students)
West Anchorage High School took top honors again this year, beating last year’s record of 342 by an additional 39 donations. South Anchorage High School, typically ranking high in the Challenge, beat last year’s personal best by 68 donations. This put them in second place with 300 total registered donors. East Anchorage High School beat out last year’s third place finisher Bartlett High School to rank third with 204 donations.

Starting June 1, donors can get a head start on the competition for the 2009/2010 High School Challenge by donating at any Blood Bank of Alaska center or mobile drive. Simply fill out the High School Challenge voucher to award points to the school of your choice.

May 20, 2009
Code Red Critical: ONEG

If you or someone you know is a Type O-Negative blood donor, please visit your nearest blood center or blood drive as soon as possible. There is a critical need for Type O-Negative blood at this time. To schedule your LIFEsaving appointment, call:

Anchorage: 222-5630
Fairbanks: 456-5645
Mat-Su: 376-1195
Kenai Peninsula: 260-5672

Thank you for your support


May 19, 2009
Memorial Day

Blood Bank of Alaska centers will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend.


May 5, 2009
Henry's Great Alaskan Restaurant

Register to give blood in May in Anchorage or the Mat-Su Valley and receive a $5.00 gift card courtesy of Henry's Great Alaskan Restaurant! This is Henry's way of saying thank you for giving the gift of life to patients in need!



May 1, 2009
Give 4 times this year & become a HERO donor

Can you make a commitment to give blood at least 4 times this year? Four times in 2009 is all it takes to become a member of the 2010 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!

Now is a great time to start if you haven't already and all you will need is a minimum of 4 donations to be eligible for the 2010 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 1 time per week up to 24 times per year)

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…