Blood Bank of Alaska has launched the BBA Gear Store and it is full of fun merchandise supporting our life-saving mission. Was there a past shirt that you wished you still had? Do you need some more was to spread the message about blood donation? You can purchase select designs (more coming soon) and all proceeds go directly to Blood …
Blood Bank of Alaska Iditarod Blood Drive March 1, 2025
Once again Blood Bank of Alaska is a partner with The Iditarod. This year marks a special milestone as we commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Nome Serum Drive in 1925. Blood Bank of Alaska will host a mobile blood drive at the ceremonial start in downtown Anchorage on March 1st, 2025. Donors can donate at the blood drive or …
Donate January 27 – February 7, 2025 & Receive a $10 Gift Card
January is National Blood Donor Month, wrap up the month with Blood Bank of Alaska and receive a $10 gift card while supplies last. Call 907-222-5630 to schedule your appointment today! January 27 – February 7, 2025 while supplies last.
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 …
Holiday Hero – Donate & Receive a $10 Gift Card 12/19 – 1/3/2025
Join Blood Bank of Alaska to save lives this holiday. Receive a $10 gift card when you donate between December 19 and January 3, 2025. Call to schedule your appt. 907-222-5630 While supplies last.
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 …