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.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Damar Hamlin Wins Prestigious Award At Super Bowl Event, Gives SpeechDamar Hamlin just received an incredible honor from the NFL Players Association ... and in his speech accepting the award, he told a throng of reporters that he was thankful to God 'for being here.'
Consulte Mais informação »
Mat Ishbia closes $4 billion acquisition of Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury - Phoenix Business JournalThe Phoenix Suns and the Phoenix Mercury have new owners. The NBA Board of Governors on Feb. 6 approved the sale to Mat Ishbia, a billionaire and CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage.
Consulte Mais informação »
Phoenix Coqui awarded $10,000 from PepsiCo ahead of Super Bowl - Phoenix Business JournalPepsiCo Juntos Crecemos and 'That 70s Show' star Wilmer Valderrama presented $10,000 checks to five Hispanic-owned restaurants in the Valley to help them prepare for expected demand during the Super Bowl.
Consulte Mais informação »
Phoenix Coqui awarded $10,000 from PepsiCo ahead of Super Bowl - Phoenix Business JournalPepsiCo Juntos Crecemos and 'That 70s Show' star Wilmer Valderrama presented $10,000 checks to five Hispanic-owned restaurants in the Valley to help them prepare for expected demand during the Super Bowl.
Consulte Mais informação »
Damar Hamlin 'will play professional football again,' NFL players union doctor says | CNNJust over a month after Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest after making a tackle in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Buffalo Bills safety has received an optimistic prognosis on his playing future from the NFL players union doctor.
Consulte Mais informação »
Phoenix Suns President Jason Rowley steps down, per report - Phoenix Business JournalPhoenix Suns president and CEO Jason Rowley has resigned just ahead of the expected introduction of new team owner Mat Ishbia, according to a report from ESPN.
Consulte Mais informação »