#Blood Bank of Hawaii
Blood drive in Hilo offers donors chance to win 2 roundtrip tickets from Alaska Airlines
Blood donations from the Hilo community are essential to ensuring a stable blood supply across the state, with each donation having the potential to save three lives.
Blood drive scheduled in Kona this week
Blood Bank of Hawai‘i is partnering with and giving back to Special Olympics Hawai‘i this summer from June 1 through Aug. 31 for its “Give Blood. Empower Athletes.” campaign.
Recent blood shortage sparks discussion to bring back Elvis Sheppard drive on Big Island
The blood supply has always fluctuated within the state of Hawaiʻi, but the situation was dire on Easter weekend when there was only a day-and-half worth of type O blood.
Longtime Kona paddler Dave Yamagata needs life-saving bone marrow transplant
A GoFundMe medical campaign for Kona resident Dave Yamagata, who has myelodysplastic syndrome — a bone marrow disorder that prevents his body from making red blood cells.
Mayor Mitch Roth to honor Big Island blood donors
Mayor Roth will honor local donors who have made at least 100 lifetime donations.
Meta Helps Connect Blood Donors With Blood Bank of Hawai‘i
January marks National Blood Donor Month and Meta is working to help connect blood donors with Blood Bank of Hawai’i by making it easier for Hawai’i residents to find nearby blood donation centers.
Father, Son Recovered from COVID-19 Donate Plasma to Help in Fight Against Virus
A father and son recovered from COVID-19 have stepped up to fight the virus by donating convalescent plasma that will be used to help treat current patients suffering from the disease.
Kona Blood Drive Now Through Thursday
If you have had COVID-19, your plasma could help save the lives of those currently battling the virus throughout the state.
‘Fight COVID With COVID’ Blood Drive Coming to Kona
The drive will be held over three days in Kona, from February 23 to 25.
Recovered COVID Patients Sought for Help in Treating the Virus
On Wednesday, the Blood Bank of Hawai‘i (BBH) put out a call to recovered COVID-19 patients in its new campaign to “Fight COVID with COVID.”
Blood Drives Scheduled in Kona Starting Oct. 20
Blood drives are returning to the Big Island starting Oct. 20 after the COVID-19 pandemic halted drives on neighbor islands for months.
Blood Bank of Hawai‘i Returns to Big Island Next Week
Blood Bank of Hawai‘i (BBH) will host a drive on the Big Island for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in March.
Pandemic Forces Halt on Neighbor-Island Blood Drives Impacting State Supply
BBH is currently exploring ways to safely visit donors on Maui and Hawai‘i Island. Once plans are finalized and they have county leadership approval, they will make those announcements.
BBH Continues Suspension of Traditional Blood Drives
Drives for Blood Bank of Hawai‘i continue to be suspended in an effort to maintain the safety of donors, staff and the state’s blood supply during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Blood Bank Hawai‘i Calls for Donors in Upcoming Big Island Drives
The Blood Blank of Hawai‘i is returning to the Big Island in March and has several blood drives planned around the island.
Blood Bank of Hawai‘i Returns to Big Island
Blood Bank of Hawai‘i will return Kona and Waimea Sept. 3 to Sept. 4, 2019, and to Hilo and Kea‘au from Sept. 16 to Sept. 20.
Big Island Blood Drives Announced for May
Many celebrations take place in May—Mother’s Day, Memorial Day and graduation ceremonies.
Big Island Blood Drives Set for March 2019
The Blood Bank of Hawai‘i reports that one in seven people entering the hospital in Hawai‘i will need blood, but only about 2% actually donate.
