Cardiac Arrest Damar Hamlin supporters donate generously

Cardiac Arrest: Damar Hamlin supporters donate generously

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Thousands of fans have chosen to offer their support for Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin by reaching into their wallets.

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On Monday night, during the first quarter of the game against the Bengals in Cincinnati, the 24-year-old collapsed after getting up after colliding with wide receiver Tee Higgins.

Hamlin required cardiopulmonary resuscitation before leaving the field at Paul Brown Stadium by ambulance for the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Later that evening, the NFL reported that his vital signs had returned to normal but that he was still in critical condition.

During the night from Monday to Tuesday, fans decided to massively support the footballer by going there with donations for a cause close to his heart. Through her foundation, the Chasing M’s Foundation, Hamlin recently began raising funds through social fundraising platform GoFundMe to buy toys to “make a positive impact on the children hardest hit by the pandemic.” .

The goal was originally to raise $2,500. As of Tuesday morning, more than $3.5 million had been donated to the cause. The collection exceeded its target by more than 140,000%.

Rally in front of the hospital

Separately, several dozen Bengals and Bills fans gathered outside the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

Cardiac Arrest: Damar Hamlin supporters donate generously

“I’m a Bengals fan but it was a horrible sight. He’s such a young man…” Anthony Dooley told USA Today, as he walked to the edge of the hospital to watch the game after a night out at a local bar.

“I wish the Hamlin family the best of luck and the fans are here to support him,” said Dustin Peters, an Ohio fan who wore a Bills jersey. All we care about is family. Bill’s players and fans are just family.”

Cardiac Arrest: Damar Hamlin supporters donate generously

ESPN also learned that Bill’s wide receiver Stephon Diggs Hamlin was visiting, as was Bengals head coach Zac Taylor.

Some reactions

Thousands responded to the Damar Hamlin tragedy on social media. Here are some reactions:

“My prayers and thoughts go out to Damar Hamlin and his family. I took it for you my brother. Love” – Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins

“Please pray for our brother” – Bills quarterback Josh Allen

“Demar Hamlin is extremely hard working and caring. He is loyal, honest and can always put a smile on your face. He’s more than an athlete, he’s a son and a brother. I pray that God will have mercy on him and bring him back to us” – Bills offensive lineman Rodger Saffold.

“The game is not important. Damar Hamlin’s life is important. Be okay please” – Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle JJ Watt

“We are praying for Damar and his family this morning in Tampa. Moments like this put into perspective what it’s like to play this game we love. I am grateful to our communities in Cincinnati and Buffalo for the amazing care and support they will continue to provide,” said Tom Brady, quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

“I ask all New Yorkers to join me in praying for Damar Hamlin, his family, his teammates and our brothers and sisters in Buffalo” – New York City Mayor Eric Adams

“It was definitely the right thing to do [de reporter le match] by Roger Goodell or whoever had the power to make that choice. Player safety is always the most important thing in any sport. It’s a horrific sight and I wish the best for this kid and for the city of Buffalo, the Bills franchise, the rest of the NFL and also the Bengals who were also in this game. I’m a big NFL fan and a big football fan. You never want to experience that” – NBA star LeBron James in a press conference after Monday night’s Los Angeles Lakers game