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A Fireside Chat with Damar Hamlin
Professional football player, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Damar Hamlin shares his journey to the NFL, the story of his nationally-reported injury and his recovering, as well as his insights about entrepreneurship and how he uses philanthropy to make a community impact.
When God Uses You as a Vessel
When Damar Hamlin experienced a medical emergency during an NFL football game, the world was rocked. As he made a swift recovery, his first statements were gratitude – for those who had cared for him, who were praying for him, and for how the world had shown support by contributing to his organization, The Chasing M’s Foundation. Hamlin illuminates his spiritual journey and how his faith led him through this traumatic experience and enabled him to take the opportunity to refocus on those in need.
In Damar’s words, “What happened to me on Monday Night Football, I feel, is a direct example of God using me as a vessel to share my passion and my love directly from my heart with the entire world. And I’m able to give it back to kids and communities all across the world who need it the most, and that’s always been my dream. That’s always been what I stood for and what I will continue to stand for.”
Give Back to Those Who Need it the Most
NFL player and entrepreneur Damar Hamlin started Chasing M’s Foundation to be used as a vehicle to give back to the people who helped him get to where he is today and lift up the next generation of youth. He started off with a toy drive that expanded into camps and back-to-school drives. Chasing M’s is dedicated to supporting the aspirations of youth and community members through sports, education, and enrichment opportunities. In this profound and uplifting talk, Hamlin shares his inspiration and what calls him to be a role model in his community, and how giving back can change the world.
Speaker Spotlight: NFL player and entrepreneur Damar Hamlin focuses his leadership on lifting up the next generation of youth
NFL player, entrepreneur, and philanthropist DAMAR HAMLIN has always put his family and his community first. As he told the Point Park Globe, "I wanted to give my city bragging rights, bring my city something and just give the city another reason to smile." While still in school, Hamlin launched his popular Chasing M's clothing brand – which “tells the story of your come up through clothing and puts a community of like-minded people behind you to help achieve the life you want.” While expanding his portfolio as a fashion entrepreneur, he created The Chasing M’s Foundation – a vehicle to bring lasting impact to his community supporting toy drives, back-to-school drives, kids’ camps, and more.
Damar is the Founder and President of The Chasing M’s Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the aspirations of youth and community members through sports, education, and enrichment opportunities. His fans have donated to Hamlin’s 2020 GoFundMe campaign for The Chasing M’s Foundation’s annual toy drive. Dozens of NFL players, coaches, and executives have also donated to the campaign, which has raised over $9M so far. Damar is passionate about giving back to those who helped him get to where he is today, as well as lifting up the next generation of young people. He shares his perspective on philanthropy, how to make a lasting community impact, and more in compelling speaking events.
Damar Hamlin shares his incredible journey of injury and recovery, and inspires audiences with his remarkable passion to stand up for those who need it the most
NFL player, entrepreneur, and philanthropist DAMAR HAMLIN was vaulted into the national spotlight when he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest during a football game. Since his miraculous and speedy recovery, he has stunned fans with is gratitude, philanthropy, and bigger vision for making an impact with his life and work. In a poignant video message, Hamlin spoke about how the experience was a lot to process – mentally, physically, and even spiritually – and shared his gratitude for how this experience has unexpectedly provided him with an opportunity to make a difference.
In a massive show of support, fans donated to Hamlin’s 2020 GoFundMe campaign for The Chasing M’s Foundation’s annual toy drive. Dozens of NFL players, coaches, and executives donated to the campaign, which has raised over $9M so far. Hamlin shares his inspiration and what calls him to be a role model in his community, and how giving back can change the world.
In Damar’s words, “What happened to me on Monday Night Football, I feel, is a direct example of God using me as a vessel to share my passion and my love directly from my heart with the entire world. And I’m able to give it back to kids and communities all across the world who need it the most, and that’s always been my dream. That’s always been what I stood for and what I will continue to stand for.”
Damar Hamlin is currently a starting safety for the Buffalo Bills. Before being drafted in 2021, he played at the University of Pittsburgh where he was a team captain and named second-team All-ACC during his final season. Off the field, Damar makes giving back to the community a priority by being involved in community football camps and charity sports games. He shows off his personality on social media, especially in his Buffalo-based wing review series, “Damar’s Wing Review.” He also owns his own clothing brand called Chasing Millions.
Damar started Chasing M’s Foundation to be used as a vehicle to give back to the people who helped him get to where he is today and lift up the next generation of youth. He started off with a toy drive that expanded into camps and back-to-school drives. Chasing M’s is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the aspirations of youth and community members through sports, education, and enrichment opportunities.
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