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 …

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FDA Releases New Draft Guidance on Individual Risk Assessment for Blood Donors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   A Closer Look at the Recommended Updates   Notably, the draft guidance recommends the removal of …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 …

Gold Daughters Pan for cAUse for BBA

The Gold Daughters selected Blood Bank of Alaska as their “panning for a cAUse” program in 2022.  A percentage of their sales were donated to support the BBA mission.  Their donation of $800 will help support collections in the communities across Alaska. We are so grateful for their support!

Humpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse Supports BBA in September

Humpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse has been a supporter of the community and Blood Bank of Alaska for many years.  This year they raised funds for Blood Bank of Alaska in September to maximize their support for blood donation and patients in need.  Their efforts raised $3,000 for Blood Bank of Alaska and Mike Middleton presented our team with a check …