Damar Hamlin remains hospitalized and in critical condition after he suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed mid-game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night following a tackle against Tee Higgins.
Damar Hamlin spent last night in the intensive care unit and remains there today in critical condition at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
We are grateful and thankful for the outpouring of support we have received thus far. - Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) January 3, 2023
[Game will not resume this week]The NFL released a statement earlier today that they are in regular contact with Damar's medical team, and confirmed that the Bills-Bengals game, which was stopped as a result of the serious injury, will not resume this week.
[His GoFundMe campaign surpasses $4.5m]In the wake of this tragedy, Damar Hamlin's GoFundMe campaign, The Chasing M's Foundation Community Toy Drive, has raised over $4.5 million in fewer than 24 hours. Hamlin created The Chasing M’s Foundation to use as a vehicle to bring lasting impact to his community. The foundation supports toy drives, back-to-school drives, kids camps, and more.
Here is the verified GoFundMe Demar Hamlin started in December to help kids have a magical Christmas.
Following his injury on the field tonight, fans across the country are showing their support for him and his family by donating to his fundraiser 💚https://t.co/wcubpBpdd1 - GoFundMe (@gofundme) January 3, 2023
UPDATE: NFL Network interviewed Damar's uncle who shared updated information on his condition, stating Damar has improved to needing 50% oxygen versus 100% at first.
Just spoke with Dorrian Glenn - Damar Hamlin’s uncle - who said his nephew is on a ventilator but he’s improved to 50% oxygen needed after being at 100%. He’s still sedated but main focus is recovering to breathe on his own & healing lungs.