Damar Hamlin, the Buffalo Bills safety who suffered a cardiac arrest during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals in January, expressed his gratitude to the medical staff who saved his life in a heartfelt post on social media. In the post, Hamlin announced that he would be establishing a scholarship in their honor, aiming to support aspiring students in Cincinnati.
Months later, it was revealed that the scholarship, named the "Buffalo Heroes Scholarship," is not limited to Cincinnati students but is a program launched through Hamlin's Chasing M's Foundation to support underserved high school and college-bound students who hope to attend Buffalo area private high schools, trade schools, or universities.
Less than a month after his incident, Hamlin shared a meal with the 10 UC (University of Cincinnati) medical professionals who helped save his life and expressed his gratitude by surprising them with scholarships named after each of them. The scholarships aim to assist young individuals in achieving their dreams in Cincinnati, acknowledging that without these medical professionals, he wouldn't be here.
The Buffalo Heroes Scholarship provides financial assistance to disadvantaged high school and college students, helping them attend private educational institutions in the Buffalo region. The scholarship program awards students annually with up to $1,000, which can be used for tuition, housing, or books[2]. This gift is a way for Hamlin to repay the city that gave him another chance at life, honoring the medical personnel who played a significant role in his recovery[1][4].
The Chasing M Foundation, established by Hamlin during his studies, strives to give back to the community. Now, the foundation offers scholarships as a tangible means of demonstrating gratitude to the city that helped save his life after his unfortunate incident during the Bills-Bengals game in Cincinnati.
References: [1] Damar Hamlin Scholarship Program will aid underserved college-bound students - WKBW Buffalo [2] New 'Buffalo Heroes' Scholarship program launched to support underserved students - WKBW Buffalo [4] Bills safety Damar Hamlin's foundation announces 'Buffalo Heroes' scholarship program - si.com
