Damar Hamlin Feb 8, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin accepts the Alan Page Community Award during the NFLPA press conference at the Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The NFL world has been following Damar Hamlin’s health and recovery intently ever since he was taken off the field in an ambulance following a scary incident in a Bills-Bengals game in January.

Thankfully, Hamlin’s health improved with each passing day and he was soon about to communicate with teammates and NFL fans, even attending a Bills game, even if some of them didn’t believe it was actually him.

While the Bills didn’t make it to Super Bowl LVII, Hamlin was on hand Wednesday to pick up the NFLPA’s Alan Page Community Service Award.

“Giving back to my community has always been a big part of who I am,” Hamlin said. “I’m thankful to my father, who’s right here behind me. Growing up, just watching him do community days in our community, and I just always was waiting on my time when it came.

“One of my favorite quotes: It’s a blessing to be a blessing. With that being said, I plan to never take this position for granted and always have an urgent approach in making a difference in the community where I come from and also communities across the world.”

It was really great to see Hamlin looking great and healthy. There was so much positive outpouring of support for Hamlin and his charities in the wake of the scary incident in which he went into cardiac arrest. It’s nice to see the entire experience, and the player in the middle of everything, get celebrated.

[ESPN]

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