Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay donated $25,003 to the “Chasing M’s Foundation Community Toy Drive,” which was created by Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin.
Since Hamlin’s terrifying incident in which he suffered a cardiac arrest against the Buffalo Bills on Monday night, the toy drive has exploded. Donations from all over poured in. A GoFundMe that had a goal of $2,500 now sits at nearly $7.8 million.
Irsay and the Colts played a hand in that, giving the largest donation as of this writing at $25,003.
Good job, @Colts! #PrayersForDamar #DamarHamlinStrong pic.twitter.com/Z41UT6qKtz
— The Incredible Meg (@TheMeghanHall) January 5, 2023
We also got a bit more insight from Colts safety Rodney Thomas II on Hamlin as they share a brother-like relationship since their high school days in Pittsburgh.
It’s encouraging to see the NFL community come together like this when we’re reminded that football is simply a game. A freak accident occurred, putting a 24-year-old’s life in the balance, and the NFL community rallied to make something positive come out of an impossible situation.
Fortunately, Hamlin is making progress. Reports have come in that Hamlin is awake and communicating through writing. He has gripped the hands of his loved ones but still has a breathing tube. The next step is getting the breathing tube out and getting Hamlin to breathe on his own.
Hamlin’s recovery will be well-documented, and it was nice to see Irsay and the Colts make a positive impact considering the situation.
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