New York teen thanks Damar Hamlin for lifesaving CPR lessons
A teenager in upstate New York used CPR skills he learned in school to save his stepfather's life, and he says Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is part of the reason why.
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A teenager in upstate New York used CPR skills he learned in school to save his stepfather's life, and he says Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is part of the reason why.
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who has a long history of concussions, collided with Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin and hit the back of his head against the turf.
Buffalo Bills star Damar Hamlin was in New York City on Friday to take part in an event that recognizes people who have come back from serious heart issues.
The Bills safety went into cardiac arrest on the field right after a tackle on Jan. 2, 2023.
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The incident brought back memories of the cardiac arrest suffered by fellow Bills teammate Damar Hamlin during a January game last season.
After being a healthy scratch during the first three weeks of the 2023 season, Hamlin was used on the Bills' special teams unit for kick returns Sunday.
Isaiah Bolden was released from the hospital "after undergoing a series of evaluations and being held for overnight observations," the team said.
It's been a long road back to competitive play for Hamlin, who collapsed on the field during a game in January when he suffered a cardiac arrest.
It's a hopeful sign in Hamlin's recovery after he collapsed on the field in January, CBS New York's Otis Livingston reports.
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin says he's put aside his fear to find joy after practicing in pads for the first time since going into cardiac arrest during a game last season.
A family spokesperson said the 18-year-old is now in stable condition and no longer in the ICU.
Several Yankees players, members of the Public Schools Athletic League learned how to save a life.
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin will throw out the first pitch at Monday night's Yankees game. Leading up to the game, Hamlin was joined by several Bombers for some training. But, it wasn't the type of on-the-field training you might expect. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
The Buffalo Bills say the safety can play without any fear of setbacks or complications.
Bills general manager Brandon Beane said Hamlin is "fully cleared" to make his return to football.
It's been a little more than a month since Hamlin went into cardiac arrest and needed to be resuscitated on the field during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
The win comes amid a positive prognosis that Hamlin "will play professional football again," according to the medical director of the NFL Players Association.
Damar Hamlin was once again the center of attention Wednesday, this time for receiving a prestigious award in Arizona, this year's site for the Super Bowl. CBS2's Otis Livingston reports.
After losing their son to sudden cardiac arrest in 2019, they say it was especially difficult watching Hamlin collapse during Monday Night Football.
Buffalo Bills safety says CPR saved his life, and now he wants more people to learn how to do it.
After going into cardiac arrest on the field, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is teaming up with the American Heart Association to help save lives. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis explains.
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