WATCH: Kentucky football helps out flood victims of Eastern Kentucky

Eastern Kentucky recently suffered catastrophic flooding after 8 to 10.5 inches of rain fell in just 48 hours in the region, leaving 37 people dead thus far, per a report from Greg Norman of Fox News. Kentucky football decided to step up and help out in the wake of tragedy. They distributed supplies to families in need in the area.

Check out them unloading supplies from a truck recently.

"We know that as players and as representatives of the @universityofky, we're also representatives of all the people in the State. The love and support that we have from all of our fans is truly what makes UK special" … pic.twitter.com/WsEHLVZnE3

— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) August 5, 2022

Quarterback Will Levis spoke for a bit in the video. “We know that as players and representatives of the University of Kentucky, we’re also representatives of all the people in the state. The love and support that we have from all of our fans is truly what makes UK special,” Levis said.

Credit to the Wildcats’ football team for stepping up in such a tragic time. Unfortunately for Eastern Kentucky, the area is expecting more rainfall this weekend.

Both the Kentucky basketball team and football teams have stepped up in a variety of ways to help raise funds for people in the region.

Kentucky moves Blue-White game to eastern Kentucky

“Sahvir Wheeler announces Kentucky men’s basketball will move the Blue-White game to a location in Eastern Kentucky this year,” explained KSR’s Drew Franklin.

The traditional game’s new location has not been confirmed completely as of yet, but Wheeler indicated that Pikeville, Kentucky could be the location for the game this year.

The Wildcats’ men’s basketball hosted an open practice and Kentucky Flood Relief Telethon at Rupp Arena on Tuesday in order to raise money for the devastating floods that impacted the eastern region of the state earlier this week.

Rescue workers continue to search the area for hundreds of missing people, with areas remaining inaccessible due to floodwater washing away bridges and entire communities.

Kentucky’s sports programs have a tremendous impact on the state and their fans, and their immediate dedication to supporting those in need have been a driving force for attention and relief to the damage caused by flooding.

The Blue-White scrimmage is a traditional practice game that sends the Wildcat basketball fans into overdrive for the upcoming season. The game is normally held after Big Blue Madness, but dates have not yet been confirmed for either event this year. With the game being held possibly in Pikeville, it appears likely that the team will use the opportunity to raise money for the eastern Kentucky area — and not just with ticket sales.

On3’s Austin Brezina also contributed to this article.