Dummer Hamlin released a video Saturday in which he says he’s grateful for the support and vows to pay it back, the first time a Buffalo Bills safety has spoken publicly since he went into cardiac arrest. and they needed to revive on the field Cincinnati January is 2.
Hamlin said now was the “right time” to speak after Biles’ season ended and because he needed time to recover and collect his thoughts.
He added, “It was a lot to process in myself mentally, physically, even spiritually. It’s a lot to process.” support and everything that is coming my way right now.
Hamlin then said he had come to peace with what happened on the field when he went down after making a routine tackle. Bengal wide receiver Tee Higgins, who hit Hamlin square in the chest.
“What happened to me on ‘Monday Night Football’ I think is a direct example of God Using me as a vessel to share my passion and my love straight from my heart with the whole world,” he said in the 5 1/2 minute video he posted instagram For.
“And now I am able to give to the children and communities around the world who need it most. And it has always been a dream of mine.”
The video, titled “Thank You: A Message from Dummer Hamlin”, begins with Hamlin appearing, putting down a jacket, and sitting in a dimly lit room, behind which the word ‘Bills’ is prominently displayed. Hamlin showed no after-effects of the injury while wearing a white T-shirt with the name of his charitable foundation, Chasing Millions, printed across the front and a gold chain with the initials “DM” around his neck.
Hamlin also thanked his teammates, training staff and medical staff at both the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and Buffalo General Medical Center, where he divided his convalescence. He also thanked those who donated more than $9 million to his charity over the past four weeks.
“Although I’m so grateful for everyone, I know just being grateful isn’t enough. This is just the beginning of the impact I wanted to make on the world,” Hamlin closed the video by making a heart sign with his hands. Where did you go?
“I couldn’t have done this without all this support and love,” he continued. “And I can’t wait to take you all on this journey with me.”
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