According to reports, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s toy drive garnered. More than $4 million in donations after he suffered cardiac arrest following a heavy hit to the chest during Monday night’s game.
Hamlin, who fell during the Bills’ game against the Cincinnati Bengals, received CPR on the field. And his heartbeat was restored. He was sent to the hospital for more testing and treatment. And “is now sedated and classified in serious condition,” the Bills announced early Tuesday morning.
Numerous supporters of the 24-year-old driver contributed to Hamlin’s charity, the Chasing M’s Foundation. Hamlin, who grew up in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, founded the organization. Before being taken in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL draught.
“As I continue on my path to the NFL, I will never forget where I come from. And I am determined to use my position to positively [impact] the community that reared me,” Hamlin wrote on a GoFundMe campaign supporting his charity. “I formed The Chasing M’s Foundation as a vehicle to accomplish this impact. And the 2020 Community Toy Drive is the inaugural program.
Damar Hamlin’s toy campaign
This campaign allows you to contribute to our first project. And have a positive impact on children who have been severely afflicted by the pandemic. 100% of the monies raised will be used to purchase presents for disadvantaged children.”
NPR stated that before Hamlin’s cardiac arrest. His foundation had received approximately $2,900 in donations, citing an archived version of the foundation’s fundraising page.
Monday night, GoFundMe tweeted about the avalanche of donations. “Following his injuries on the pitch tonight, people throughout the country are showing their support for him. And his family by giving to his fundraiser,” the website said.
Jordon Rooney, a family spokesperson for Hamlin, stated that he started the toy drive in college. The increased contributions will “help his organization, which organizes toy drives, back-to-school drives, and children’s camps,” he stated on Twitter.
In the comments section of the fundraiser, numerous donors expressed their support for Hamlin and wished him a full recovery. One donor wrote, “Prayers to Damar, his family, and his Bills family.” Someone said, “Pray that you can get through this.”
$4m given to Damar Hamlin
Hamlin suffered heart arrest after tackling Tee Higgins. The Bengals receiver crashed on Hamlin’s chest with his leading right shoulder.
Then, Hamlin wrapped his arms around Higgins’ shoulders and helmet and pushed him to the ground. Three seconds after getting to his feet and adjusting his face mask, he fell backward. Hamlin then remained immobile on the ground.
In apparent support of Hamlin, approximately 100 Bills fans. And some Bengals supporters gathered at an intersection approximately one block from the medical room. Roughly an hour after Hamlin’s collapse. The National Football League said that the game – which had been suspended – would not resume.
We are thinking of Damar and the Buffalo Bills. We will provide further information as it becomes available,” league executives stated in a statement. “The NFL has been in continual discussion with the NFL Players Association which is in favor of postponing the game.”
