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Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin’s years-old toy fundraiser collects more than $3 million from supporters after he collapsed on the field

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NFL fans are flooding an online fundraiser launched by Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin which buys toys for children impacted by the pandemic, in a show of support following his cardiac event during Monday night’s NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

The fundraiser, which Hamlin launched in 2020, had an initial goal of $2,500. As of 10:00 a.m. ET Tuesday, donations had topped $3.6 million.

Hamlin remains in critical condition Tuesday morning after suffering cardiac arrest during Monday night’s NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Hamlin is currently sedated at a Cincinnati hospital, according to a statement from the Bills. His heart stopped 5:58 minutes into the first quarter of the game and was restored on field by medical personnel, who administered CPR. The game was postponed following the incident, which left players on both teams traumatized.

Doctors say the next 12 to 24 hours will be the most important for Hamlin, and his recovery could depend on how long he was in cardiac arrest. The collapse came after Hamlin tackled Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins. Hamlin stood up after the hit, then fell on his back a few seconds later.

After CPR was administered, an ambulance drove onto the field and transported him to a nearby Level 1 medical facility.

Players from across the league posted messages of support for Hamlin, while fans showed solidarity by contributing to an online toy fundraiser Hamlin created in 2020. Initially meant to raise money to purchase toys for children impacted by the pandemic, it had an initial goal of $2,500.

As of 8:30 a.m. ET, it had raised nearly $3.4 million.

Bills Mafia is with you, @HamlinIsland. ❤️💙

— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) January 3, 2023

Please pray for our brother.

— Josh Allen (@JoshAllenQB) January 3, 2023

My prayers and thoughts go out to @HamlinIsland the Hamlin Family. I’m praying that you pull through bro. Love 🙏🏾💙

— Tee Higgins⁵ (@teehiggins5) January 3, 2023

Damar Hamlin is the best of us.

We love you, 3. Praying for you. pic.twitter.com/fYymfFsynp

— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) January 3, 2023

Demar Hamlin is a kind caring extremely hard worker. He is loyal honest and can always put a smile on your face. He is more than an athlete, he is a son and brother. I pray God gives him mercy and brings him back to us.

— Rodger Saffold (@Rodger_Saffold) January 3, 2023

While virtually no one disagrees with the league’s decision to postpone the game and Hamlin’s health remains the priority, the matchup was an important one for the postseason. While both teams have already secured a spot in the playoffs, the result of the game factors into who will have home field advantage as they try to reach the Super Bowl.

The NFL said it would offer details on next steps at an “appropriate time.”

Hamlin joined the Bills in 2021 as a sixth-round draft pick. He has played every game this season and has been praised as an up-and-coming star.

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