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Fans showed support for Bills DB Damar Hamlin after his scary injury on Monday night.
During the first quarter of the Bills-Bengals game, Hamlin collapsed on the field, given CPR, and was quickly taken away on an ambulance while players on both teams stood and watched.
Bills safety Damar Hamlin was taken off the field in an ambulance after receiving treatment for over 10 minutes.
CPR was administered to Hamlin after he collapsed early in the game. He appeared to be receiving oxygen as he was placed in the ambulance. https://t.co/7VR8hm1lx2
— ESPN (@espn) January 3, 2023
Not long after Hamlin was taken to the hospital fans on social media began circulating Hamlin’s toy drive charity.
This is the link to Damar Hamlin's toy drive fundraiser.
I’ll start with $100 right now.
Let’s blow it up. https://t.co/5TNuhRkv36
— B.W. Carlin (@BaileyCarlin) January 3, 2023
It didn’t take long for the donations to pour in and before midnight Hamlin’s GoFundMe had over $1 million in donations.
Money given to Hamlin’s toy drive will go toward the purchase of toys for kids in needs according to message from Hamlin in his GoFundME.
Via GoFundMe
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. 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.
This campaign gives you the opportunity to contribute to our first initiative and positively impact children who have been hardest hit by the pandemic. 100% of the funds raised will go toward the purchase of toys for kids in need. The time to act is now, as we will be distributing toys on December 22nd from 3:30 to 5:30 PM from Kelly and Nina’s Daycare Center at 800 Russellwood Ave., McKees Rocks, PA 15136.
If you are not able to contribute monetarily, you can support this initiative in other ways. We are accepting donated toys at the Daycare Center or simply spread the word by sharing this fundraiser on your social channels.
Thank you so much for supporting me on and off the field. I am grateful to have the opportunity to work with you to help make the holiday season a little brighter for the kids in our community.
Damar Hamlin
The Chasing M’s Foundation