GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – The Salvation Army was able to reach its $1.1 million Red Kettle Campaign goal thanks to the Green and Gold.
Through its series of autograph signings at Lambeau Field, Packers players helped raise a total of $34,274.65.
Fans were asked to give monetary donations to the Salvation Army in exchange for Packers players’ autographs.
The five-week series ended with Packers quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, signing autographs for fans on Dec. 18.
Rodgers matched the $34,274.65 donation collected by the previous four autograph signing events, bringing the grand total to $68,549.30.
The rest of the money was raised during Packers Give Back Day, a day designated for Packers staff to raise money for the Salvation Army.
Staff raised a total of $23,150.88, which was matched by the team up to $15,000, resulting in a total donation of$38,150.88 for Packers Give Back Day.
Adding all efforts together, the Packers helped raise a grand total of $106,700 for the Salvation Army.
Last year, the Packers raised more, giving a $110,862 donation for the 2016 holiday season.
