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Packers 'Drive for 5' blood drive

Posted at 10:29 PM, Aug 26, 2016
and last updated 2016-08-26 23:29:56-04

The Green Bay Packers are teaming up with the American Red Cross to host the Green Bay Packers "Drive for 5" Blood Drive.

The drive is happening at the Lambeau Field Legends Club Room on Tuesday August 30 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Stop by and help the Packers and the Red Cross reach the milestone goal of 5,000 pints collected. NBC26 is a proud sponsor and will be there all day.

The Red Cross says this blood drive comes at an important time of year. Blood donations are being distributed to hospitals faster than donations are coming in and blood and platelet donations often decline during the summer months. They say the summer months are some of the hardest times of year to collect enough blood and platelet donations to meet patient needs.

If you would like to donate here's how:

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code “PACKERS” or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or to obtain more information.

All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.

All presenting donors will have a chance to win great prizes from the Packers, while supplies last, and will be treated to cookies and punch. Free parking will be available to all presenting donors. Donors may enter through the American Family Gate, Miller Lite Gate or Oneida Nation Gate.