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He nearly died on the football field in Cincinnati six months ago. Today, Damar Hamlin returned to the Queen City. This time, he was spreading awareness about a cause close to his heart.Hamlin's "Chasing M's" Foundation hosted a community CPR tour Saturday. Hamlin was there, helping others learn the very skills that saved his life.“When we started to plan this CPR tour, we had three cities in mind we wanted to start with,” Hamlin said. “That's Pittsburgh, my hometown. Buffalo, my second home. And Cincinnati, my third home.”The Buffalo Bills safety vowed to continue to give back to the Queen City.“I want to pour my heart out to you guys and the community in so many ways,” Hamlin said.Since experiencing cardiac arrest on the field at Paycor Stadium, Hamlin expanded the mission of the Chasing M's Foundation to fund the health and safety of youth through sports and training.The foundation provided the community with hands-only CPR training at no cost.“Bringing out this type of awareness is very important, especially in the African American community,” said JuaWana Kinnard, who attended the event. “But just, I'm so grateful this young man decided to come back and give back.”The event was held at the University of Cincinnati alongside the staff members that saved Damar's life.“We're all so thankful he's doing well,” said Dr. Valerie Sams, a trauma and critical care surgeon at UC Health. “We're grateful we're able to be a part of his recovery and his life. We love him like family.”Health officials are encouraging everyone to get certified. It could save a life.“Only 1 in every 10 people who have cardiac arrest outside of the hospital survive and that's because the people around them don't know CPR,” said Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association. “Everyone can save a life. It's not that difficult to learn CPR.”On July 9, the city of Pittsburgh declared it "Damar Hamlin Day." He is a graduate of Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School and alumnus of the University of Pittsburgh.
CINCINNATI —
He nearly died on the football field in Cincinnati six months ago. Today, Damar Hamlin returned to the Queen City. This time, he was spreading awareness about a cause close to his heart.
Hamlin's "Chasing M's" Foundation hosted a community CPR tour Saturday. Hamlin was there, helping others learn the very skills that saved his life.
“When we started to plan this CPR tour, we had three cities in mind we wanted to start with,” Hamlin said. “That's Pittsburgh, my hometown. Buffalo, my second home. And Cincinnati, my third home.”
The Buffalo Bills safety vowed to continue to give back to the Queen City.
“I want to pour my heart out to you guys and the community in so many ways,” Hamlin said.
Since experiencing cardiac arrest on the field at Paycor Stadium, Hamlin expanded the mission of the Chasing M's Foundation to fund the health and safety of youth through sports and training.
The foundation provided the community with hands-only CPR training at no cost.
“Bringing out this type of awareness is very important, especially in the African American community,” said JuaWana Kinnard, who attended the event. “But just, I'm so grateful this young man decided to come back and give back.”
The event was held at the University of Cincinnati alongside the staff members that saved Damar's life.
“We're all so thankful he's doing well,” said Dr. Valerie Sams, a trauma and critical care surgeon at UC Health. “We're grateful we're able to be a part of his recovery and his life. We love him like family.”
Health officials are encouraging everyone to get certified. It could save a life.
“Only 1 in every 10 people who have cardiac arrest outside of the hospital survive and that's because the people around them don't know CPR,” said Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association. “Everyone can save a life. It's not that difficult to learn CPR.”
On July 9, the city of Pittsburgh declared it "Damar Hamlin Day." He is a graduate of Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School and alumnus of the University of Pittsburgh.
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