PHOENIX — Dressed in a deep red suit, Damar Hamlin strolled without difficulty to the podium.
“It’s a blessing,” he began one of his favorite quotes, “to be a blessing.”
He was in Phoenix at Super Bowl week to accept the NFLPA’s Alan Page Community Award, the culmination of season-wide community MVPs the union selects to recognize a player each week who has “demonstrated a commitment to making a positive impact in his community.” Hamlin will receive a $100,000 donation, courtesy of the NFLPA, to donate to his foundation or a charity of his choice.
That’s in addition to the $10,000 each of five finalists received. Hamlin was a finalist alongside New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones, Washington Commanders left tackle Charles Leno Jr., Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller and Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White.Says he’ll never take for granted his platform to help others. His foundation has raised more than $9 million to support toy drives, kids camp & more in local community.
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