sport news Damar Hamlin: New Orleans Saints and Pelicans donate AEDs to sports facilities trends now
sport news Damar Hamlin: New Orleans Saints and Pelicans donate AEDs to sports facilities trends now
New Orleans Saints and Pelicans donate defibrillators to over 60 Louisiana youth sports facilities following Damar Hamlin's on-field cardiac arrest in the NFL on Monday Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest on the turf during MNF vs. Cincinnati The Buffalo safety was given CPR as he lay motionless as the game was paused He was transferred to ICU and is now making encouraging progress days later Numerous sports organizations have thrown its support behind initiatives since Click here for all your latest international Sports news from DailyMail.com
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Sports franchises and communities have come together in the wake of Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest on Monday Night Football and New Orleans' pro teams are no exception.
The Saints and Pelicans announced Thursday 67 schools in the local area will receive automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
'In light of the horrible events involving Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, we felt it was urgent that we reach out to our local recreational facilities to determine their needs,' said owner Gayle Benson.