UPDATED: Nashville Community Shows Outpour Of Support After Hospitalization Of Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin

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Photo: Courtesy of Adrian Curiel.

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was hospitalized on Jan. 2, and is currently in stable condition after suffering from cardiac arrest from what seemed to be a routine tackle during the Monday Night Football game between the Bengals and Bills.

The injury sent a shock not only throughout the football world, but to the greater sports world and beyond.

The outpour of support that Hamlin, his family and teammates have received via social media and broadcast media has been enormous. From current NFL stars to members of sports media and large companies, everyone is thinking and praying for Hamlin who is fighting for his life at the age of 24.

Members of the Tennessee Titans have tweeted and sent out messages through social media, including Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill who tweeted, “Praying for Damar Hamlin, his family, and everyone in Buffalo…no words for a situation like this.”

Defensive stars Kevin Byard and Jeffery Simmons also posted messages that they are praying for Hamlin and reflecting on how eerie the incident was.

The Nashville Predators also posted a tweet reaching out to support Hamlin and his family during this unimaginable situation.

Other non-football sports organization from around the country haven taken time to show support for Hamlin. His terrifying injury put in perspective that NFL players and professional athletes are humans whose health needs to come first before any game, regardless of how important it is.

The Big Machine Music City Grand Prix released a statement saying, “A somber night in sports. Our thoughts and prayers tonight are with the families and friends of both Ken Block and Damar Hamlin.”

Former Titans superstar running back and current TSU head football coach Eddie George posted on social media a picture of Hamlin saying simply “Pray.”

After Hamlin’s hospitalization, fans discovered the GoFundMe page for his annual The Chasing M’s Foundation Community Toy Drive to help give toys to children in need. The original goal was to raise $2,500, but it has now reach $3.8 million and continues to grow.

Hamlin is currently receiving treatment at University of Cincinnati Medical Center and is breathing on his own and is able to speak and communicate with friends, family and teammates.

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