Damar Hamlin’s household requests for prayers after NFL heart attack

The household of Buffalo Costs security Damar Hamlin thanked fans for their “genuine appreciation” and requested for prayers as the 24-year-old remains in important condition after he collapsed and entered into heart attack on the field throughout ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” video game.

” On behalf of our household, we wish to reveal our genuine appreciation for the love and assistance revealed to Damar throughout this difficult time,” checked out a declaration credited to the Hamlin household and posted by Jordon Rooney; the declaration was likewise shared by the NFL. “We are deeply moved by the prayers, kind words, and contributions from fans around the nation.”

Hamlin’s household likewise thanked very first responders, physician at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and the assistance of the Costs and the Cincinnati Bengals.

” Your kindness and empathy imply the world to us. Please keep Damar in your prayers,” the declaration continued, including that the household will supply more updates when they have them.

Hamlin suffered a heart attack after he made a struck throughout the very first quarter of the video game on Jan. 2, the Costs stated in a declaration. Hamlin dealt with Bengals pass receiver Tee Higgins, stood and after that tipped over on his back.

Medical workers had the ability to bring back Hamlin’s heart beat on the field, and he was moved to the extensive care system of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he stayed on Jan. 3, according to the Bills.

The Bengals led the Costs 7-3 when the video game was suspended with 5:58 left in the very first quarter. The NFL made the unmatched relocate to hold off the video game about an hour later on, and the league said on Jan. 3 it would not resume the video game throughout week 18.

Eric Wood, a previous Costs gamer who was at Paycor Arena in Cincinnati, informed TODAY the scene was “amazing.”

” This arena went from possibly the loudest, most electrical arena I have actually ever remained in– there was a lot anticipation for this video game– to simply finish silence,” Wood stated.

” From the minute Damar struck the grass, it simply appeared like something was various,” he continued. “This circumstance was a lot more extreme than regular, and a great deal of that was based upon the gamers’ responses.”

Hamlin’s colleagues, along with groups throughout the league, sent out prayers and well longs for the 24-year-old.

” The ideas and prayers of all of Costs Mafia are supporting you, Damar,” the Costs said in a tweet, referencing a label for its fans.

” Please wish our bro,” Costs quarterback Josh Allen tweeted

” Sending our ideas and prayers to Damar,” the Bengals said in a tweet, including the prayer hands emoji.

Fans likewise contributed to a neighborhood toy drive Hamlin arranged in 2020 to supply kids in requirement with toys throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the drive isn’t associated with Hamlin’s medical event, fans have actually contributed more than $4.2 million to reveal their assistance.