The family of Bills Damar Hamlin has released a statement regarding the overwhelming support they have received.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 3RD, 2022
FROM THE FAMILY OF DAMAR HAMLIN:
“On behalf of our family, we want to express our sincere gratitude for the love and support shown to Damar during this challenging time. We are deeply moved by the prayers, kind words, and donations from fans around the country.
We also want to acknowledge the dedicated first responders and healthcare professionals at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center who have provided exceptional care to Damar. We feel so blessed to be part of the Buffalo Bills organization and to have their support. We also want to thank Coach Taylor and the Bengals for everything they’ve done.
Your generosity and compassion mean the world to us.
Please keep Damar in your prayers. We will release updates as soon as we have them.”
THANK YOU,
THE HAMLIN FAMILY
The NFL game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals was postponed on Monday night after Bills safety Damar Hamlin, 24, suffered a cardiac arrest.
The NFL has not yet announced a rescheduled date for the game, and Commissioner Roger Goodell will ultimately make the decision.
Both teams visited the hospital to check on Hamlin’s condition late Monday night. The Bills returned to Buffalo early Tuesday morning.
In a statement, Hamlin’s agent Ira Turner asked for prayers for Hamlin and his family, but did not provide an update on his condition.
“Please continue to pray for Damar and his family. We currently have no update at this time. Will ask that you keep the family in your prayers.”
Ira Turner Statement to NFL Media
With fans watching helplessly at home, many of them wanted to help, and they did that by donating nearly $4 million to Hamlin’s charity. The 24-year-old started his charity in 2020, just after finishing his college career at Pitt.
“As I embark on my journey to the NFL, I will never forget where I come from and I am committed to using my platform to positively impact the community that raised me,” Hamlin wrote on the GoFundMe Page. “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.”
Fundraiser by Damar Hamlin : The Chasing M’s Foundation Community Toy Drive (gofundme.com)
Hamlin is in his second season with the Bills and has become a starting player after appearing in 14 games as a rookie. He played college football at Pittsburgh and was known for his strong work ethic and character.
