Damar Hamlin

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 named a GQ Man of the Year for his advocacy

NFL player, entrepreneur, and philanthropist DAMAR HAMLIN has been included in GQ’s “Men of the Year” for his inspirational comeback from a traumatic medical event and philanthropic advocacy work around AED defibrillators accessibility and Hands only CPR training. Hamlin found himself skyrocketed to national fame overnight. Using his newfound popularity for good, Hamlin has been taking on advocacy work for heart conditions, from holding CPR training sessions at youth sports organizations to speaking on Capitol Hill to tearfully presenting an award to Bills training staff at the ESPYs. While Hamlin may not have set out to become a national figure in the fight for AED access, he is doing more than his part to ensure universal access to defibrillators like the one that saved his life. AJL Ventures Inc. said, “Damar was amazing… The crowd enjoyed him, and he was a professional across the board.”

Watch Damar Hamlin present the Pat Tillman Award at the ESPYs here >>

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Event Success Story: NFL player, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Damar Hamlin inspired a crowd of 10,000 at Adobe Summit

Buffalo Bills safety and founder of Chasing M's and The Chasing M’s Foundation DAMAR HAMLIN made an unforgettable impact at the Adobe Summit – the premiere digital experience conference. For the first time since 2019, the Adobe team gathered for the Summit and welcomed a crowd of nearly 10,000 attendees. Paired with dynamic host Peyton Manning for the final Q&A of the day, Damar shared the best piece of advice he ever received – a motivational quote from his dad: ”Go hard, you never know who’s watching.” He shared his love of the sport, the importance of mentorship and coaching, and what makes a good teammate – selflessness, unifying around one goal, and going all in for the greater good.

Peyton introduced Damar, saying “I know I speak for all of us when I say we are in awe of your courage, inspired by your resilience, and we are moved by your fight – your miraculous story is still being written.” The conversation lit up when Peyton asked Damar about why it’s so important for him to give back – Damar has always prioritized giving youth unlimited opportunities and was named the Alan Page Community Award recipient. The host offered a glowing review of the blockbuster event, saying “Damar was amazing and Adobe loved him. The crowd enjoyed him and he was a professional across the board. I will definitely look into booking him again.” (AJL Ventures Inc / AJL Talent)

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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.