BREAKING NEWS: Damar Hamlin is speaking publicly for the first time since suffering cardiac arrest on Jan. 2 while playing for the Buffalo Bills against the Cincinnati Bengals
Recovering NFL star Damar Hamlin has spoken publicly for the first time since suffering cardiac arrest during Monday night’s Buffalo Bills football game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
The 24-year-old promised fans they “would be hearing from him soon” and he sent a message on Saturday night in which he spoke publicly for the first time since the terrifying moment on the field.
“I’m so grateful to everyone and I know that just being grateful isn’t enough,” Hamlin said on his social media channels.
Damar Hamlin has spoken publicly on the field for the first time since suffering cardiac arrest
Hamlin (left) suffered cardiac arrest after a tackle against the Bengals on Jan. 2
Bill’s safety Hamlin was discharged from the Buffalo hospital and is continuing his recovery at home
“This is just the beginning of the impact I wanted to have in the world and with God’s guidance I will continue to do wonderful and great things.
“I couldn’t do this without the support and love and I can’t wait to continue taking you all on this journey.”
The brief message from the full video, which lasted five minutes and 48 seconds, was captioned by Bills security: “From The Heart – Sincerely 3.”
Hamlin was revived in the field and taken by ambulance to a Cincinnati hospital
Hamlin shared the full message in a scroll on his Instagram page, followed by 1.8million people, and the Bills also shared the “special message” on Saturday night.
“Now that my brothers have wrapped up a strong winning season while I continue to make such great strides in recovery, I think it’s finally a good time to share a few things,” the thank you clip began.
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