Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who went into cardiac arrest and was resuscitated on the football field last month, is partnering with the American Heart Association to promote CPR awareness.
In a video posted to Hamlin’s Instagram account, the former Pitt and Central Catholic player issued a three-step challenge: learn CPR at heart.org/3, donate to fund CPR awareness, research and education and challenge three friends to do the same by using #3forHeart. In his video, Hamlin challenged NBA star LeBron James, retiring NFL quarterback Tom Brady and former First Lady Michelle Obama.
Hamlin played football at Pitt and Central Catholic and originally is from McKees Rocks.
“As you know, CPR saved my life earlier this year on the field, and CPR could easily save your life or someone you love,” he said in the video announcing the partnership.
The cardiac arrest happened during a “Monday Night Football” game in Cincinnati on Jan. 2. Hamlin collapsed after making what appeared to be a routine tackle. He was immediately hospitalized and more than $9 million was donated to his charity afterward. He was released from a hospital Jan. 11.
He released a video over the weekend thanking fans for their support.
