Damar Hamlin is honored by the NFL with their Community MVP award after the Bills safety held a toy drive in his hometown during the holiday season
1 year, 2 months ago

Damar Hamlin is honored by the NFL with their Community MVP award after the Bills safety held a toy drive in his hometown during the holiday season

Daily Mail  

The drive occurred less than a year after the Buffalo star went into cardiac arrest Hamlin held the fourth annual toy drive during holiday season in his hometown Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was named the NFL's Community MVP for Week 18 after holding a toy drive for kids during the holiday season in his hometown. Hamlin's toy drive saw more than 2,000 toys, 50 bikes and hundreds of books distributed to 750 kids in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, a suburb about five miles west of Pittsburgh. Hamlin's fourth annual toy drive comes less than a year after he went into cardiac arrest on the field during the first quarter of a January 2023 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Damar Hamlin posed with kids during his fourth annual toy drive last month in Pennsylvania Hamlin returned to the NFL since going into cardiac arrest last January with the Buffalo Bills Hamlin has given back to those in his community in Pennsylvania since before his NFL days The Buffalo safety might not be done receiving awards, either, as he's also a frontrunner to be named NFL Comeback Player of the Year alongside Browns quarterback Joe Flacco.

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Bills safety Damar Hamlin gets his first career interception
6 months ago

Bills safety Damar Hamlin gets his first career interception

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Damar Hamlin wouldn’t — just couldn’t — let go of the ball as he was mobbed by teammates when the Bills safety finally reached Buffalo’s sideline. It wasn’t lost on him that his first career interception came during a Monday night outing some 21 months after he went into cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated …

Damar Hamlin timeline from injury to return to Bills
1 year, 5 months ago

Damar Hamlin timeline from injury to return to Bills

Associated Press  

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin completed his comeback from a near-death experience in January by playing against Miami on Sunday, his first regular-season action since going into cardiac arrest on needing to be resuscitated on the field during a game at Cincinnati. “That moment was everything to me,” said Hamlin, who was a healthy scratch for the Bills’ first three …

Damar Hamlin is ready to complete his comeback as he prepares for Bills opener on Monday night
1 year, 6 months ago

Damar Hamlin is ready to complete his comeback as he prepares for Bills opener on Monday night

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Where Damar Hamlin once wondered if life would ever be the same again during his quest to resume his football career following a near-death experience, the Buffalo Bills safety caught a glimpse of what his new normal might be this week. This is a big, big, big big piece of the new normal,” Hamlin said Monday …

Safety Damar Hamlin makes Bills’ 53-player roster 8 months after near-death experience
1 year, 6 months ago

Safety Damar Hamlin makes Bills’ 53-player roster 8 months after near-death experience

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin made the cut. Though general manager Brandon Beane has stressed changes could still be made to the roster before the Bills open their season at the New York Jets on Sept. 11, what’s undeniable is the courage Hamlin has shown in reaching this milestone of his comeback by reclaiming a backup …

Damar Hamlin makes Bills’ 53-man roster: Why it was a foregone conclusion
1 year, 6 months ago

Damar Hamlin makes Bills’ 53-man roster: Why it was a foregone conclusion

New York Times  

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin made the team’s 53-man roster on Tuesday as the team released 27 players on cutdown day. Here’s what you need to know: The 25-year-old Hamlin was listed as the team’s backup safety with Cam Lewis throughout Bills training camp and preseason games. GO DEEPER Bills' Damar Hamlin practices in full pads at camp The Athletic’s …

Damar Hamlin timeline from injury to return to Bills
1 year, 7 months ago

Damar Hamlin timeline from injury to return to Bills

Associated Press  

Bills safety Damar Hamlin happily acknowledged he felt in his element after making his first tackle during Buffalo’s preseason-opening win over the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday. The outing marked Hamlin’s first time back on the field in a competitive setting since going into cardiac arrest and having to be resuscitated on the field during a game in Cincinnati in January. …

Damar Hamlin makes an early impact in returning to field in Bills’ preseason game against Colts
1 year, 7 months ago

Damar Hamlin makes an early impact in returning to field in Bills’ preseason game against Colts

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Whatever jitters Bills safety Damar Hamlin might have been feeling went away midway through the first quarter on Saturday, when he first heard the play call: Blitz. It for surely felt like a little weight off my shoulders,” Hamlin said following Buffalo’s 23-19 preseason-opening win. It just makes me feel like I’m back in that element.” …

Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin Set To Play In First Game Since Cardiac Arrest
1 year, 7 months ago

Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin Set To Play In First Game Since Cardiac Arrest

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Damar Hamlin turned and pointed to the glass-enclosed booth above the end zone tunnel of Highmark Stadium and recalled the last time he attended a Buffalo Bills home game. I felt the love then.” The setting last week provided Hamlin a chance to reflect on the excitement he felt attending the Bills’ loss …

Would the Bills cut Damar Hamlin? Safety’s story could meet cruel business of NFL
1 year, 8 months ago

Would the Bills cut Damar Hamlin? Safety’s story could meet cruel business of NFL

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Bills vs Bengals in Sunday Night Football action. “All the support you’re getting off the field,” former Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Devon Still said, “doesn’t help you make the 53-man roster.” The thought of Buffalo releasing Hamlin might seem unfathomable to most fans. “When you go through situations like mine or Damar’s, it’s hard …

NFL: Damar Hamlin cleared to play again after cardiac arrest
1 year, 11 months ago

NFL: Damar Hamlin cleared to play again after cardiac arrest

Al Jazeera  

The 25-year-old Buffalo Bills safety collapsed during a game in January and required CPR on the field. Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has been cleared to resume playing, three months after he suffered a cardiac arrest during a game last season and needed his heart restarted on the field, the NFL club said. “He’s cleared to resume full activities just …

Damar Hamlin appears at Super Bowl alongside medical team that saved his life
2 years, 1 month ago

Damar Hamlin appears at Super Bowl alongside medical team that saved his life

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Damar Hamlin was honoured …

Hamlin makes appearance on field at Super Bowl
2 years, 1 month ago

Hamlin makes appearance on field at Super Bowl

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Damar Hamlin has made it to the Super Bowl. The Buffalo Bills safety made his third appearance in Phoenix during Super Bowl week, this time on the field at State Farm Stadium prior to Sunday’s game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. “I’m just thankful he gave me a second chance.” During the pregame pageantry, …

NFL Honors: Hamlin joins medical staff that saved his life
2 years, 1 month ago

NFL Honors: Hamlin joins medical staff that saved his life

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The first responders who saved Damar Hamlin’s life were recognized with a tribute video at “NFL Honors” before being invited onto the stage. “I have a long journey ahead, a journey full of unknowns and a journey full of milestones, but it’s a lot easier to face your fears when you know your purpose.” The Buffalo Bills safety …

Hamlin appears during Super Bowl event to receive award
2 years, 1 month ago

Hamlin appears during Super Bowl event to receive award

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Damar Hamlin made a brief appearance in Phoenix during Super Bowl week to receive the NFLPA’s Alan Page Community Award. “One of my favorite quotes: it’s a blessing to be a blessing,” Hamlin said, reading from a brief statement with his parents on stage with him. “With that being said, I plan to never take this position for …

Damar Hamlin 'reunites with Buffalo Bills teammates ' just 12 days after his cardiac arrest
2 years, 2 months ago

Damar Hamlin 'reunites with Buffalo Bills teammates ' just 12 days after his cardiac arrest

Daily Mail  

The Bills are preparing to play Miami Dolphins on Saturday in the playoffs Damar Hamlin appears to have returned to the Buffalo Bills camp and met his teammates for the first time since his cardiac arrest earlier this month. Matt Milano shared a picture of Damar Hamlin back with the Buffalo Bills on Saturday Hamlin had a cardiac arrest after …

Going home: Bills’ Hamlin released from Buffalo hospital
2 years, 2 months ago

Going home: Bills’ Hamlin released from Buffalo hospital

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The “Prayers for Damar 3” have been answered. “There’s no place that he would rather be than in his own bed, so blessing to him.” As Hamlin’s recovery progressed, the Bills and the NFL’s messaging switched from “Prayers for Damar 3” to “Love for Damar 3" by last weekend, when the entire league honored Hamlin, who …

Damar Hamlin’s toy drive: What’s the plan for the $8.6M?
2 years, 2 months ago

Damar Hamlin’s toy drive: What’s the plan for the $8.6M?

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin plans to support young people through education and sports with the $8.6 million in GoFundMe donations that unexpectedly poured into his toy drive fundraiser after he suffered a cardiac arrest in the middle of a game last week. GoFundMe representatives told The Associated Press the crowdfunding platform will soon transfer the donations …

Damar Hamlin's toy drive: What's the plan for the $8.6M?
2 years, 2 months ago

Damar Hamlin's toy drive: What's the plan for the $8.6M?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin …

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin back in New York to continue recovery
2 years, 2 months ago

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin back in New York to continue recovery

Firstpost  

Hamlin was discharged from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and flown to western New York. He was listed in stable condition Orchard Park, New York: Bills safety Damar Hamlin said he returned to Buffalo on Monday “with a lot of love on my heart” to continue his recovery in a hospital there, a week after going into cardiac arrest …

Analysis: Teammates gave Damar Hamlin the ultimate tribute
2 years, 2 months ago

Analysis: Teammates gave Damar Hamlin the ultimate tribute

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The 24-year-old Bills safety went into cardiac arrest after …

Bills, NFL Teams Show Damar Hamlin Love With Touching On-Field Tributes
2 years, 2 months ago

Bills, NFL Teams Show Damar Hamlin Love With Touching On-Field Tributes

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Damar Hamlin’s old high school teammate clutched the ball he had just intercepted, jogged to the 30-yard line, gingerly placed the pigskin at the top of the red-outlined “3,” raised his hands over his head and formed them in the shape of a heart. Hamlin’s number — number “3” — was on display …

Damar Hamlin is pictured for the first time
2 years, 2 months ago

Damar Hamlin is pictured for the first time

Daily Mail  

He posted a photo of himself from his hospital bed in Cincinnati at kickoff The 24-year-old suffered cardiac arrest on the field against the Bengals Monday It is the first time the Bills have taken to the field since Damar Hamlin's collapse Damar Hamlin has shared the first image of himself from his hospital bed, six days after suffering an …

NFL: 'Thankful for everyone,' tweets Damar Hamlin as Buffalo Bills safety continues to make progress
2 years, 2 months ago

NFL: 'Thankful for everyone,' tweets Damar Hamlin as Buffalo Bills safety continues to make progress

Firstpost  

Hamlin, who had suffered a cardiac arrest during Bill’s away game against the Cincinnati Bengals, took a major step forward in his recovery on Friday when he was taken off a ventilator and showed an ability to speak. Orchard Park, New York: Doctors described Damar Hamlin’s neurological function as “excellent” Saturday, as the Buffalo Bills safety continued making progress in …

Damar Hamlin, who suffered cardiac arrest on field, asked who won Bills-Bengals when he woke up
2 years, 2 months ago

Damar Hamlin, who suffered cardiac arrest on field, asked who won Bills-Bengals when he woke up

Firstpost  

Hamlin remains critically ill and in the hospital’s intensive care unit, but he began to wake up Wednesday night, and it appears his neurological function is intact Orchard Park, New York: Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has begun to communicate in writing with his family and others who have been at his bedside since he went into cardiac arrest three …

Bills uplifted by Hamlin’s progress, hope to show resilience
2 years, 2 months ago

Bills uplifted by Hamlin’s progress, hope to show resilience

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills got a much-needed jolt of good news on Thursday. Coach Sean McDermott and his team found out that safety Damar Hamlin has made remarkable progress in his recovery since his heart stopped during Monday night’s game. In three days since the Bills were left emotionally devastated as they watched their teammate collapse on …

Damar Hamlin's father addresses Bills players over Zoom call to say his son is making progress
2 years, 2 months ago

Damar Hamlin's father addresses Bills players over Zoom call to say his son is making progress

Daily Mail  

The Buffalo Bills received some welcome news about hospitalized safety Damar Hamlin on Wednesday. Returning to the team practice facility in Orchard Park for the first time since Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday night in Cincinnati, Bills players took part in a Zoom call with Hamlin's father, Mario, who said his son was making progress. Hamlin is pictured …

NFL rallies to support Hamlin as his condition improves
2 years, 2 months ago

NFL rallies to support Hamlin as his condition improves

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “Just saying the same thing: I got his back and you’re going to get through it.” It didn’t matter to Thomas whether the Buffalo Bills safety could hear him. Though he’s still under sedation, Hamlin’s recovery from cardiac arrest continues moving in “a positive direction,” the …

Fans donate millions to Damar Hamlin's toy drive for kids after Buffalo Bill safety's critical injury
2 years, 2 months ago

Fans donate millions to Damar Hamlin's toy drive for kids after Buffalo Bill safety's critical injury

Firstpost  

A fundraiser that as of last month had raised $2,921 was up to $5,847,600 by 10 AM IST on Wednesday. “I created The Chasing M’s Foundation as a vehicle that will allow me to deliver that impact, and the first program is the 2020 Community Toy Drive. “Damar created The Chasing M’s Foundation to use as a vehicle to bring …

Fans give millions to Damar Hamlin’s toy drive for kids
2 years, 2 months ago

Fans give millions to Damar Hamlin’s toy drive for kids

Associated Press  

Damar Hamlin’s goal was simple: He wanted to raise $2,500 online to buy toys for needy kids. “I created The Chasing M’s Foundation as a vehicle that will allow me to deliver that impact, and the first program is the 2020 Community Toy Drive. “Damar created The Chasing M’s Foundation to use as a vehicle to bring lasting impact to …

NFL Players, Communities Rally For Bills Safety Damar Hamlin
2 years, 2 months ago

NFL Players, Communities Rally For Bills Safety Damar Hamlin

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING With tears beginning to well, Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashad Weaver shook his head and lowered it to his knees, his body swaying as he tried to express what it was like watching friend and former college teammate Damar Hamlin having to be resuscitated back to life on the football field. “I missed exactly what happened but like …

Apprehensive NFL players get needed education on what happened to Damar Hamlin
2 years, 2 months ago

Apprehensive NFL players get needed education on what happened to Damar Hamlin

LA Times  

The outpouring of support for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin continued Wednesday as NFL teams returned to practice for the first time since Hamlin went into cardiac arrest and was resuscitated on the field during a “Monday Night Football” broadcast. “We have faith that he will be back and be healthier than ever.” A scoreboard at Great American Ball Park …

Damar Hamlin's Charity Raises Millions In Donations After Life-Threatening Collapse
2 years, 2 months ago

Damar Hamlin's Charity Raises Millions In Donations After Life-Threatening Collapse

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A charity fundraiser for children created by NFL player Damar Hamlin has been receiving millions of dollars in donations since the Buffalo Bills safety experienced a cardiac arrest on the field Monday night. Just days before his collapse, Hamlin posted on Instagram about his charity foundation — The Chasing M’s Foundation — holding its third annual toy …

Bills’ Hamlin in critical condition after collapse on field
2 years, 2 months ago

Bills’ Hamlin in critical condition after collapse on field

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Buffalo defensive back Damar Hamlin was in critical condition early Tuesday after the Bills say his heart stopped following a tackle during the Monday Night Football game, which was indefinitely postponed. “I’ve never seen anything like it since I was playing,” NFL executive Troy Vincent, a six-time Pro Bowl cornerback during his career, said in the conference call …

NFL stars Odell Beckham and Patrick Mahomes lead the well wishes for Damar Hamlin after collapsed
2 years, 2 months ago

NFL stars Odell Beckham and Patrick Mahomes lead the well wishes for Damar Hamlin after collapsed

Daily Mail  

Before being transported in the ambulance he received CPR and was unable to breath under his own power The 24-year-old safety was transported to the hospital in critical condition The world of NFL and beyond sent out prayers and well wishes to Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills after he collapsed on the field playing against the Cincinnati Benglas on …

Damar Hamlin's Toy Drive started in 2020 surges to over $4.7M after he collapsing on the field
2 years, 2 months ago

Damar Hamlin's Toy Drive started in 2020 surges to over $4.7M after he collapsing on the field

Daily Mail  

A toy drive fundraiser started by NFL star Damar Hamlin in 2020 has skyrocketed to $4.7million after the Buffalo Bills safety collapsed on the field against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday. A Toy Drive started by Damar Hamlin has received an incredible boost after the Buffalo Bills safety collapsed on the field against the Cincinnati Bengals The fundraiser initially hoped …

Bills' Hamlin collapses on field, gets CPR; game suspended
2 years, 2 months ago

Bills' Hamlin collapses on field, gets CPR; game suspended

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin …

Who is Damar Hamlin? What to know about Bills safety who collapsed Monday vs. Bengals
2 years, 2 months ago

Who is Damar Hamlin? What to know about Bills safety who collapsed Monday vs. Bengals

New York Times  

Monday night’s Bills-Bengals game came to an abrupt halt when Buffalo’s Damar Hamlin collapsed in the first quarter after making a tackle on Cincinnati’s Tee Higgins. During his senior season, Hamlin compiled 89 tackles, two interceptions and three fumble recoveries to help lead the Vikings to a 15-1 record, the WPIAL Class AAAA championship and the PIAA state title. Hamlin, …

‘We’re all feeling something here, too’: Bills fans gather with heavy hearts for Damar Hamlin
2 years, 2 months ago

‘We’re all feeling something here, too’: Bills fans gather with heavy hearts for Damar Hamlin

New York Times  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — After a sudden and frightening collapse on the field Monday night, Bills safety Damar Hamlin remained in the intensive care unit and in critical condition on Tuesday at UC Medical Center in Cincinnati. Then Tuesday afternoon, fittingly at 3 p.m. for his jersey number, more than 100 Bills fans came together in the parking lot outside …

Fans raise more than $4 million for Damar Hamlin's toy drive
2 years, 2 months ago

Fans raise more than $4 million for Damar Hamlin's toy drive

NPR  

Fans raise more than $4 million for Damar Hamlin's toy drive Enlarge this image toggle caption Jeff Dean/AP Jeff Dean/AP An online fundraiser started by the Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin registered more than $4 million in donations just hours after the NFL star suffered cardiac arrest during a game on Monday. Sponsor Message Fans also showed their support by …

Damar Hamlin’s GoFundMe toy drive receives millions in donations after his on-field collapse
2 years, 2 months ago

Damar Hamlin’s GoFundMe toy drive receives millions in donations after his on-field collapse

New York Times  

Fans are showing their support for Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who went into cardiac arrest in Monday night’s game against the Bengals, by donating to his foundation’s toy drive. Diulus, who no longer represents Hamlin but has remained friendly with his former client, established Chasing M’s Foundation as a 501c3 and also helped set up the initial toy drive back …

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