Buffalo Bills security Damar Hamlin made his first public feedback Saturday since struggling an on-field cardiac arrest throughout a soccer sport Monday night time in opposition to the Cincinnati Bengals.
The 24-year-old Hamlin tweeted that “the love is felt, & extremely real,” whereas expressing gratitude for the widespread assist he has acquired throughout his hospitalization and restoration.
“Putting love into the world comes back 3xs as much…thankful for everyone who has reached out and prayed. This will make me stronger on the road to recovery, keep praying for me!” Hamlin tweeted.
Following his collapse through the first quarter of Monday night time’s sport, Hamlin was administered CPR on the sector by medical personnel earlier than being loaded into an ambulance and rushed to the intensive care unit of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, the place he was sedated for a number of days. The Bills on Friday stated he was exhibiting important enchancment. A respiration tube was eliminated and he was capable of breath on his personal and discuss.
Hamlin remained hospitalized Saturday, however the Bills shared that though he’s nonetheless in vital situation, he continues to breath on his personal, and his “neurological function is excellent.”
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell additionally penned a message Saturday, describing Hamlin’s progress as “inspiring.”
“We are grateful for and humbled by all who played a role as he continues on his road to recovery,” Goodell wrote. “On behalf of the entire NFL, thank you.”
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