January is National Blood Donor Month

January is National Blood Donor Month This month is designated as National Blood Donor Month to remind donors that blood donations are needed to save lives.  There are 36% of the population that are eligible to donate blood.  In Alaska less than 2% donate blood and Alaskans depend on blood donors in their time of need.  During the winter months …

Lab Additions: Donor Testing

Blood Bank of Alaska is preparing to provide donor testing in-state and has begun the expansion of our laboratory services.  The benefits of in-state donor testing are abundant.  Blood and blood products will be processed and released for use at a faster pace.  In addition, in times of disaster in-state donor testing provides a more secure blood supply for the …

Pirate Pub Crawl Raises Funds for Blood Bank of Alaska

Blood Bank of Alaska is honored to be the recipient of the efforts of the Anchorage Pirate Pub Crawl.  For many years Kevin Hall, Annie Staudenmaier and Cathy Steen have worked with community partners to raise awareness about the need for blood for Alaska patients.  Through their efforts since 2009 they have created an event for friends and neighbors to …

It’s Here! Blood Bank of Alaska’s Online Auction to Save Lives

Join us to save lives and raise money for Alaska patients! Blood Bank of Alaska’s annual online auction is here and this year ALL AUCTION ITEMS ARE ONLINE! CLICK HERE TO START BIDDING Share this with your friends and family near and far, you don’t have to be an Alaskan resident to participate or bid on auction items.   How …

49th Donation in the 49th State!

Thank you Alaska Airlines for helping Vinton Smith make his 49th donation here at Blood Bank of Alaska in Anchorage! Alaska Airlines Article: Vinton Smith was 17 when he donated blood for the first time. That was 36 years ago. Today, Vinton has donated blood 138 times and is just one state away from completing his mission to donate blood …

Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for Kenai Peninsula Center

After more than a decade after closing the Kenai Peninsula center for Blood Bank of Alaska, we are excited to official welcome it back with our ribbon cutting event.  Our new center was opened in the spring and this June we celebrated with an official ribbon cutting with the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce.  Donors were treated to lunch at Reindeer …

Summer T-Shirts Coming Soon

Summer is a critical time to donate blood.  As busy schedules slow donations, Blood Bank of Alaska encourages donors to make time to donate this summer.  Throughout the summer months our new t-shirt will be available at select drives and centers.  This shirt will also be available for donors during the Alaska State Fair in 2024. Stay tuned for more …

Nuvision Credit Union Support BBA

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.

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)