Tom Brady has joined the list of celebrities to congratulate Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin following his fall during Monday Night Football.
Brady, while sending his condolences to Hamlin via his Twitter page, also used the opportunity to reflect on professional sports and the assignments he has played since he was drafted by the NFL in 2000.
Although the NFL veteran gave no indication of quitting the sport, his message, however, carried a heavy tone that left room for speculation among fans.
Tom Brady Sends His Prayers To Damar Hamlin And Reflects On The Football Profession
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After Hamlin collapsed to the ground during the first quarter of Monday night’s football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals, it was reported that he suffered a heart attack and was immediately given CPR by medical personnel for about 10 minutes before he was rushed to the Hospital.
The unfortunate incident caused chaos for fans present at the stadium and spectators watching at home. This led to an outpouring of prayers, support, and love for the 24-year-old man who is now fighting for his life in hospital.
Joining in and giving unwavering support, was Brady, who received his endorsement Twitter on Tuesday, January 3, to lend his voice and wish the NFL player a speedy recovery.
Expressing his thoughts on the sad situation, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback wrote, “We are praying for Damar and his family this morning in Tampa. Moments like these give perspective on what it means to play the game we love.
He went on to add, “Thank you to our communities in Cincinnati and Buffalo for the overwhelming level of care and support that I know they will continue to provide.”
Agreeing with the 45-year-old, his followers were quick to comment on his tweet and encourage him for the great work he is doing.
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One follower wrote, “Thank you, Tom, for continuing to play violent games at an older age. You give me unlimited motivation and inspiration.” Another wrote, “Tom, you are in a class of your own. We true football fans wish Damar, his family, his teammates, and all of you who work tirelessly not just playing the game. We all love the generosity you give to our community thank you.??? to all NFL players.”
Speaking of philanthropy, the quarterback took to his Instagram story to repost a GoFundMe set up by Hamlin to raise money for underprivileged children in his local area. He also donated $10,000 to a fundraiser, and after the unfortunate incident that happened to the Buffalo Bills Safety, the amount donated to GoFundMe has reached more than $4 million.
Celebrities In The Entertainment Industry React To Hamlin’s Upsetting Collapse
In addition to Brady, other stars have expressed concern over the tragic incident and have stepped up to lend their voices in support of Hamlin in different ways.
According to The Blast, veteran rapper Snoop Dogg shared a photo of Hamlin on his Instagram page. The photo captures the Buffalo Bills player screaming, possibly celebrating the win as he wears his team’s football gear on the field.
Captioning the photo, the iconic rapper passionately wrote, “A PRAYER FOR DAMAR HAMLIN.” He further added praying hands and fist emojis, keeping his message short and to the point.
His plea for support was well received and more than three thousand people flooded his comments section with their prayers for the Pennsylvania native.
Among the list of celebrities who sent their prayers were Josh Gad and Lynda Carter. Gad poured out his thoughts on Twitter and revealed that it may be difficult for him to continue watching football after Hamlin’s shocking incident.
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While Carter, best known for her role as “Wonder Woman” in the live-action TV series, also sent her love to NFL players and their families on Twitter. He tweeted, “Buffalo has been through so much in the last 12 months. Rooting for @HamlinIsland and his loved ones.?❤”
Supporters Generously Donate To Hamlin’s GoFundMe Page
Although Hamlin is unable to oversee his online toy drive fundraiser, which he started in 2020 to raise money to buy toys for children in his neighborhood, people from all over the world continue to donate to his fundraiser.
According to The Blast, after fans witnessed the heartbreaking moment Hamlin fought for his life on the field, they decided to pour their donations into his GoFundMe.
Within an hour of his horrific fall, donations had risen to $300,000, and after a few more hours, donations reached over $2 million.
So far, after receiving help from over 120,000 donations, the total amount raised has surpassed $4 million and is now approaching $5 million.
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