PHOENIX — Damar Hamlin made a surprise appearance at the NFL Honors awards show on Thursday.
The entire medical staff that helped save Hamlin’s life was honored in Phoenix at the NFL honors in what was a special moment. After the medical staff was honored on stage, Hamlin made a surprise appearance and spoke to the audience.
“First I would just like to thank God for even being here,” an emotional Hamlin said. “Every day I’m amazed that my experiences could encourage so many others across the country and even across the world. Encourage to pray, encourage to spread love and encourage to keep fighting no matter the circumstances.”
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Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest in the Buffalo Bills’ game against the Cincinnati Bengals during Week 17. But has made a miraculous recovery since the frightening scene.
Hamlin’s injury gain attention around the world. His GoFundMe toy drive fundraiser raised more than 8.6 million in donations while he was hospitalized.
On Wednesday, Hamlin received the 2023 Alan Page Community Award, one of the highest honors given by the NFL Players Association, to recognize community service.
