American football player Damar Hamlin – who collapsed in the middle of the game after suffering cardiac arrest – will play professional football again, an NFL doctor has said.
Speaking to US radio station SiriusXM, NFL Players Association medical director Dr. Thom Meyer said the 24-year-old’s career was far from over.
“I guarantee it, I guarantee it Damar Hamlin will play professional football again” he said.
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by Hamlin the heart had to be restarted twice after suddenly falling to the ground during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Jan. 2.
His condition was classified as “critical” by doctors for nearly a week before the Buffalo Bills player began grabbing people’s hands and had his breathing tube removed.
Since when is there discharged from the hospitalHamlin thanked his fans, friends, family and medical personnel for their support during his continued recovery.
In a video posted to Instagram around Feb. 2, Hamlin said, “I think it’s finally time to share some things.
“It’s been a lot to process, but I can’t tell you how much I appreciate all of the love and all the support and everything that has come my way.”
Hamlin also announced that he is partnering with the American Heart Association, in order to kick off “Damar Hamlin’s Three for Heart CPR Challenge” which invites people to learn how to properly administer CPR.
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Prior to his cardiac arrest, Hamlin set up a GoFundMe page to support young people through education and sports. The page has raised more than $8.6m (£7.1m) in donations after an initial goal of just $2,500 (£2,000).
On Wednesday, he accepted an award in Phoenix, Arizona, at the site of the 2023 Super Bowl game. He recognized his service to his community, NBC reported.
