01/03/2023
NFL athlete suffers sudden cardiac arrest
Many of you have heard about NFL player Damar Hamlin suffering a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) during last night’s football game. What a sad event to kick off the year and a sobering reminder that SCA can happen to anyone, anywhere and that our collective work through Project ADAM is so critical.
If you are interested in creating awareness within your social networks, our national social media team posted an article on Facebook and Instagram () of what is known so far about the event with a general message to take action.
Our social media post:
Last night Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills suffered a cardiac arrest following a hit to the chest in a game versus the Bengals. His heartbeat was restored on the field and he was transferred to a local hospital.
This is a unfortunate and sad reminder that cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, of any physical condition. It's important to be ready and quickly respond with CPR and an AED. Prepare your school, sports team, community center, or work space today.
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest when he collapsed. He spent the night in UC Medical Center's intensive care unit.