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Packers tackle blood need with Packers Blood Drive at Lambeau Field

Posted at 2:30 AM, Aug 28, 2017
and last updated 2017-08-28 23:21:34-04

The Green Bay Packers tackled the need for blood in Texas after Hurricane Harvey Monday through the Packers Community Blood Drive. 

The American Red Cross comes to Lambeau Field three times a year to collect blood donations from the Green Bay community.

With the timing of Harvey, organizers felt compelled to donate the blood to hurricane victims. As word got out, many donors stepped up. 

"People are probably sitting at home wondering, what can I do to help? I can't necessarily get in a car and go down to Texas," said Laura McGuire, American Red Cross External Communications Manager. "So we're asking people, come and give blood." 

If you missed the blood drive, you can still donate to the Red Cross and its relief efforts in Texas by clicking here.

The Packers will host their last blood drive of 2017 on November 30.

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