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Fans and charities excited for Packers preseason opener

Posted at 8:16 PM, Aug 09, 2017
and last updated 2017-08-10 13:46:48-04

As the Packers make their final preparations to take on the Philadelphia Eagles on the field, the front office is preparing to welcome fans to cheer them on. 

Fans can't wait to get their first chance to step inside Lambeau's hallowed halls for a game this season.

"Walking through the doors on gameday here, there's no other place," said Todd Regis, Packers fan.

"I love all the things they have to do here there's so much stuff to do," said Evan Wilcox, Packers fan.

With rain in the forecast, remember umbrellas are not allowed, so fans will need a poncho to stay dry.

New this year, the Johnsonville Tailgate Village, is a place for fans to take a break from the elements.

Packers staff members are ready to show it off.

"Just with training camp, having family night last week, i think everyboyd is ready for football season to start. So it's fun, all your planning comes together. And it's a great feeling,"  said Kandi Goltz, Packers game and fan development manager.

While much of the action will take place on the field, many of the benefits will be felt here at the diocese of green bay. The first preseason game is the Bishop's Charities Game, that raises more than $60,000 for the cause.

"It's extremely heartwarming. And the commitment that the packers have made is a tremendous, tremendous compliment to what we're trying to do," said Ted Phernetton, director of Catholic Charities.

Since the tradition began in 1961, the game has raised nearly $4 million for the Catholic Charities.

If you're looking to snag some tickets for tomorrow's game, you can do that and help local youth!

The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Green Bay is selling pre-season tickets at half price with all proceeds benefiting the club.

Last year, the Packers ticket program helped the club raise 88-thousand dollars.

Already this year, they have close to 1000 tickets donated.

"It really shows the support that we have from the community and even people outside of Green Bay. We have season ticket holders all over the state of Wisconsin and some people even out of state and it's really exciting to see that they know they have this opportunity to donate to us," said Stephanie Nespoli, Boys and Girls Club.

Tickets can be purchased by calling, emailing, or by stopping by the Boys and Girls Club.

There are also tickets available for the preseason game against the Los Angeles rams on August 31.

 

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