Blood Bank of Alaska | Helping Alaska Patients in Need
10th Annual Pirate Pub Crawl in Town Square September 21st! Arggh!
Thousands of would-be pirates join forces for a good cause at the tenth Annual Pirate Pub Crawl. The Anchorage Pirate Pub Crawl, one of the biggest events of the year in downtown Anchorage with an estimated 3,000 in attendance, is on September 21st. Get your Arrgh on! More than just a day to celebrate your […]
Donors Needed Today: Save a Life!
Dear Blood and Platelet Donors, I hope my communication finds you well. I am writing to ask for your support once again. Summer is always a tough time of year for us. It is also a time of heavy usage. Folks are out camping and generally enjoying the bounty that is Alaska. That means […]
Limited Release: Chad Carpenter T-Shirts During AK State Fair!
Pick up one of our exclusive Chad Carpenter designed t-shirts when you donate at the State Fair or at a select center during the State Fair. August 22nd – September 4th; Anchorage Main Center, S. Anchorage Center and the Wasilla Center will also have t-shirts. 907-222-5630 Call today to book an appointment at the center […]
2nd Annual BBA & Wine Styles Fundraiser September 14th, 2019
Join us for a night of live auctions, silent auctions, wine, food and fun to raise money for a new mobile coach to save lives in communities across Alaska. The event takes place on September 14th at the Alaska Native Heritage Center and begins at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.). Tickets are $55 […]
Board Chair, Dr. Ian Van Tets, Makes 100th Donation!
Board Chair, Ian Van Tets, completed his 100th donation last week. He began donating blood in the nineties and has donated in Alaska since moving here in 2002. He fits blood donation into his busy schedule as an Associate Professor with the University of Alaska, teaching physiology for both UAA’s Department of Biological Sciences and […]
Unattended Child Policy at BBA
Recently a few of our donors have inquired about our policy for bringing children when you donate. Our priority is to ensure the safety of our donors and to clear up any confusion the following letter outlines our official policy for children. BBA Child Policy for Donation PDF March 18th, 2019 Re: Unattended Child(ren) […]
William Shatner Films PSA to Encourage Donation
This August Blood Bank of Alaska released a brand new public service announcement featuring television and film icon, William Shatner. Mr. Shatner responded to a request by Alaska’s community blood bank (Blood Bank of Alaska) to lend his voice and raise awareness about the importance of blood donations in Alaska. Currently there is a national […]
Volunteer CDL Drivers Needed
Blood Bank of Alaska is looking for Volunteer CDL drivers to assist with blood drives. Do you have time to volunteer? https://www.bloodbankofalaska.org/volunteer-application/ You do not have to be a blood donor to volunteer with us. In fact, if you’re ineligible to donate, volunteering is a great way you can still be involved in our life-saving […]
Introducing the New Blood Bank of Alaska License Plate
WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF THE EXCLUSIVE BLOOD BANK OF ALASKA LICENSE PLATE. It is now available on the DMV website at the following link: http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/plates/index.htm#types . You can personalize your very own license plate to let your friends and neighbors know the importance of blood donation. The board of directors began the effort […]
Join the Platelet Club, for a chance to win!
Platelet donors are essential to the recovery of many hospital patients. Platelets are tiny cells that help stop bleeding and assist in the clotting function of our blood. Donated platelets can be used in a variety of patients from burn victims to cancer patients. Become a platelet donor and join the “Order of the Golden […]
Current Critical Needs
Anchorage Centers(2)
Fairbanks Center
Wasilla Center
Juneau Center
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- Eat well
- Drink plenty of fluids before donating
- Bring photo ID (with Birthday or SSN)
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Upcoming Events
Nov
20 Wed 673 LRS
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM :: 6 Hours 0 minutes21 Thu South High School
7:30 AM - 1:30 PM :: 6 Hours 0 minutes21 Thu Matanuska Susitna Borough
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM :: 6 Hours 0 minutes22 Fri West High School
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM :: 5 Hours 0 minutes22 Fri 3 MXG
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM :: 7 Hours 0 minutes23 Sat Carrs Eagle River
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM :: 7 Hours 30 minutes
