Thank you Nuvision Alaska for supporting Blood Bank of Alaska mobile drives in communities across Alaska. We are so grateful for your support! If you would like to schedule a mobile drive reach out at 907-222-5630.
Iditarod Blood Drive 2024
Iditarod Blood Drive 2024 As the mushers kick-off the Ceremonial Start for Iditarod 2024, join Blood Bank of Alaska to save a life at our blood drive. Blood Bank of Alaska continues their support of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, each donor receives a limited edition, commemorative shirt for their donation. If you can’t make the blood …
SAVE THE DATE 5th Annual Community Toast Gala: September 14, 2024
SAVE THE DATE for the 5th Annual Community Toast Gala: September 14, 2024 Location: Alaska Native Heritage Center 8800 Heritage Center Dr. Anchorage, AK 99504 PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE VIP Table $2,500 (8 Tickets) Elite Seat $90 (1 Ticket) Standing $60 (1 Ticket)
Kenai Peninsula Center Opens in Soldotna
The Kenai Peninsula center has opened in Soldotna to service the local community. Donors can schedule appointments online or by calling the appointment line at 907-222-5630. This project has been a labor of love for many years and we are excited to have a dedicated center for Kenai residents.
Anchorage Pirate Pub Crawl Supports BBA
Anchorage Pirate Pub Crawl presents their annual donation check to Blood Bank of Alaska for 2023 and raised $12,506 for our mission. Every year these volunteers coordinate an amazing event in Anchorage for the community to celebrate pirates and donating blood! Thank you to the many organizations that help support this event and a special thanks to the organizers who …
Holiday Heroes Needed – Donate July 1st & 3rd, Pick Up a 40 oz. tumbler
The long awaited summer season is here and so is the need for blood. Blood Bank of Alaska is asking donors to make time for their summer blood donation at a mobile drive or center at least one time this summer. As the only blood bank located in Alaska, hospitals rely on blood donors to roll up their sleeves and …
Summer T-Shirt at a center or the AK State Fair
Pick up your 2023 Blood Bank of Alaska t-shirt at a center near you beginning August 16, 2023 when you donate, while supplies last. You can also get a shirt at the Alaska State Fair when you donate! Call today to schedule your appointment 907-222-5630 This years design was based on a PT Boat design from World War II on …
Donate in May for a Chance to Win PacBak Cooler
Donors in May are entered to win a PacBak cooler – 907-222-5630 Information from PacBak: The PacBak™ P88-MK Cooler is sturdy and packed with features. This hard cooler has multiple compartments with one for our ROAM 18V battery-operated vacuum sealer. The lid of the smaller compartment also doubles as a cutting board. The lid for the large 58 quart compartment …
FDA Releases New Draft Guidance on Individual Risk Assessment for Blood Donors
FDA is now recommending the implementation of a new donor screening process that uses gender-inclusive, individual risk-based questions relevant to HIV risk. FDA retained many of the existing HIV deferral recommendations and added a number of significant changes to donor eligibility policy. A Closer Look at the Recommended Updates Notably, the draft guidance recommends the removal of …
BBA Partners with The Iditarod
Blood Bank of Alaska is a proud sponsor of The Iditarod for 2023! Many mushers have supported the BBA mission beginning with Joe Redington, Sr. and we are honored to be a member of the Iditarod Nation! “Blood Bank of Alaska is excited to sponsor and be associated with such a venerable event as the Alaska Iditarod! The Iditarod represents …