Published 01/10/2023, 11:57 AM EST
Chris Evert, the tennis veteran took to social media to share an inspiring message for Damar Hamlin. Hamlin, the Buffalo Bills star collapsed during a game on Saturday and was rushed to the hospital. The star player suffered a cardiac arrest on the field. The medical team immediately attended to him.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Hamlin’s health, Evert chose to focus on the positive. Fans flooded Evert’s message with responses, many of whom expressed their support for Damar Hamlin and his family.
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Evert shares her love and support for Damar Hamlin on Twitter
The incident serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of staying positive, even in the face of difficult circumstances. In the days since Hamlin’s collapse, there have been many stories of support and encouragement from the football community. The University of Pittsburgh has set up a page on its website to provide updates on Hamlin’s condition, and a GoFundMe page has been created to help with his medical expenses.
Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin is examined during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
While it’s still unclear what the future holds for Hamlin, it’s clear that he has the support of not only his team and community but also people all over the country.
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The power of positive thinking and the support of loved ones can be invaluable in times of crisis, and it’s heartening to see so many people coming together to rally behind Hamlin.
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Evert tweeted, “What GREAT news! So relieved, happy, inspired by Damar Hamlin!🙏👍💪.” She retweeted a post from the New York Times. Though his condition keeps getting better, he is still in a critical situation. Fans hope for the best for Hamlin and wish him a speedy recovery.
Hamlin and his old Toy Drive campaign
Hamlin had initially started his old fundraiser to help fund a toy drive for his neighborhood. In light of his current battle, Hamlin’s team is incredibly grateful to his supporters who have given it new life. They expressed how crucial they found their kindness and compassion. As representatives for Damar Hamlin, the crew at Jaster Athletes released the updates on the fundraiser.
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Hamlin had founded the Chasing M’s Foundation to act as a vehicle for long-lasting change in his neighborhood. Share your good wishes and messages for Hamlin in your comments below.