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Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has been rewarded for his generous spirit in the form of the NFLPA's Alan Page Community Award Wednesday.
Hamlin made a brief appearance in Phoenix to collect the award at the Phoenix Convention Center.
It comes just over a month after Hamlin collapsed on the field, playing for the Buffalo Bills against the Cincinnati Bengals on January 2.
'One of my favorite quotes: it's a blessing to be a blessing,' Hamlin said, reading from a brief statement with his parents on stage with him.
'With that being said, I plan to never take this position for granted and always have an urgent approach to making a difference in the community where I come from and also communities across the world.'
Damar Hamlin has become a beacon of light for the NFL since his recovery from cardiac arrest
Hamlin's toy drive fundraiser received unexpected GoFundMe donations in the days and weeks after he collapsed. Chasing M´s has since raised more than $9 million.
'Giving back to my community has always been a part of who I am,' he said. 'I'm thankful to my father, who´s right here behind me, growing up watching him doing community days in our community. I just was always waiting on my time when it came.
As a result of the award win, his foundation will receive a $100,000 donation.
The 24-year-old Buffalo Bills player had to be resuscitated after suffering a
