Current:Home > StocksDamar Hamlin's 'Did We Win?' shirts to raise money for first responders and hospital -TradeSphere
Damar Hamlin's 'Did We Win?' shirts to raise money for first responders and hospital
View
Date:2025-04-23 10:01:14
Damar Hamlin is continuing to express his gratitude for the love and support people across the country have shown him amid his recovery from cardiac arrest.
On Sunday, the Buffalo Bills safety announced his plans to raise money benefiting both first responders and the University of Cincinnati's Trauma Center, where he had been receiving treatment.
"We all won," Hamlin said in a tweet after the Bills beat the New England Patriots 35-23 on Sunday, clinching the No. 2 seed in the AFC.
"I want to give back an ounce of the love y'all showed me. Proceeds [from] this shirt will go to first responders and the UC Trauma Center. Go get yours!"
In the tweet, Hamlin includes a link to the website where fans have the option to choose between three different T-shirts, all featuring Hamlin's hands forming a heart and the phrase "Did We Win?" — the question Hamlin asked medical professionals when he woke up from a medically induced coma last week.
Before Sunday's game between the Buffalo Bills and the New England Patriots, Hamlin tweeted a photo from his hospital bed and cheered on his teammates from afar.
On Saturday, Hamlin posted his first public statement since his collapse on social media, thanking supporters for their words and gestures of encouragement.
"Putting love into the world comes back 3xs as much... thankful for everyone who has reached out and prayed," he said in a Tweet. "This will make me stronger on the road to recovery, keep praying for me!"
Hamlin's heart stopped beating after what seemed like a routine tackle during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Jan. 2. First responders resuscitated him by performing CPR and using a defibrillator. UCMC physicians praised the first responders' quick actions as life-saving.
During a news conference Monday, doctors at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center announced that Hamlin was discharged from the hospital and returned home to Buffalo.
Hamlin is said to be "doing well" and in "the beginning of the next stage of his recovery," doctors said.
"We continue to be ecstatic about his recovery," Dr. William Knight, professor of emergency medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, told reporters on Monday.
"We anticipate that he will undergo an ongoing series of tests and evaluations to determine the etiology of what caused the incident and to treat and pathology that may be found," he added.
The NFL said it will not reschedule the Bills-Bengals game, which was stopped in the first quarter after Hamlin collapsed. In a news release Thursday, the league said that the game cancellation will have "no effect" on which clubs will qualify for the postseason.
NPR's Joe Hernandez and Ashley Ahn contributed to this report.
veryGood! (61516)
Related
- New Mexico governor seeks funding to recycle fracking water, expand preschool, treat mental health
- The Office's Kate Flannery Defends John Krasinski's Sexiest Man Alive Win
- Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says next year will be his last in office; mum on his plans afterward
- What do nails have to say about your health? Experts answer your FAQs.
- New Mexico governor seeks funding to recycle fracking water, expand preschool, treat mental health
- ‘Emilia Pérez’ wouldn’t work without Karla Sofía Gascón. Now, she could make trans history
- What is prize money for NBA Cup in-season tournament? Players get boost in 2024
- A $1 billion proposal is the latest plan to refurbish and save the iconic Houston Astrodome
- Which apps offer encrypted messaging? How to switch and what to know after feds’ warning
- Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had a stroke earlier this month, is expected to make full recovery
Ranking
- How to watch new prequel series 'Dexter: Original Sin': Premiere date, cast, streaming
- Kathy Bates likes 'not having breasts' after her cancer battle: 'They were like 10 pounds'
- Prosecutor failed to show that Musk’s $1M-a-day sweepstakes was an illegal lottery, judge says
- PSA: Coach Outlet Has Stocking Stuffers, Gifts Under $100 & More for the Holidays RN (up to 60% Off)
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Hi Hi!
- When does Spirit Christmas open? What to know about Spirit Halloween’s new holiday venture
- Infowars auction could determine whether Alex Jones is kicked off its platforms
- Glen Powell responds to rumor that he could replace Tom Cruise in 'Mission: Impossible'
Recommendation
A Mississippi company is sentenced for mislabeling cheap seafood as premium local fish
Black women notch historic Senate wins in an election year defined by potential firsts
Patrick Mahomes Breaks Silence on Frustrating Robbery Amid Ongoing Investigation
Mandy Moore Captures the Holiday Vibe With These No Brainer Gifts & Stocking Stuffer Must-Haves
Tarte Shape Tape Concealer Sells Once Every 4 Seconds: Get 50% Off Before It's Gone
Black and Latino families displaced from Palm Springs neighborhood reach $27M tentative settlement
Infowars auction could determine whether Alex Jones is kicked off its platforms
Chipotle unveils cilantro-scented soap, 'water' cup candles in humorous holiday gift line