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Post by papersilly on Jan 4, 2023 15:45:27 GMT
Is there a Go Fund Me set up for him personally? I know about the Toy for Tots one but what about for him? He was a sixth round draft pick and he's only been in the league for two years. He can't be making that much. He may never return to the league so he may need the financial support for caregivers, etc. He has about 1.6 million paid out for year 1 and year 2 and has a guaranteed payout of almost 4 million for his contract. I don't know what his terms are about injury vs healthy. Players are also given pay outs when retired and have health coverage. What that covers I don't know. $7.2 million over a lifetime (assuming he doesn't pay again) is not a lot. That $7.2 million is not net in his pocket. There are agent fees, management fees, income taxes, etc. That might put him closer to $3-4 million (net) over a life time with specially care needs. I hope he will continue to have great health coverage under the Players bargaining agreement.
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Post by janet on Jan 4, 2023 16:18:03 GMT
My sister was watching this game. Then started looking into the background of Hamlin. He has been fined for hitting a quarterback - after the play. About 3 weeks ago, he was fined and ejected from a game for a helmet hit on a different player who is still out of the game on the injury list. Both of these incidences are during this season. In the game last night, he wasn't hit -- he made a tackle. Apparently he" tackles hard" ... and based on two fines AND being ejected from a game, perhaps a little "inappropriately". I'm sorry this man got injured - I hope he gets better and finds some other way to make a living -- it won't be at the million dollar level, of course, since he is unskilled in any other manner than football and uneducated; I'm sorry that the Miami quarterback is out of the game for, at least, this season - possibly forever; I'm glad, once again, that I refused to permit DS to play football; the game is violent - but the players are assuming the risk of the game in exchange for a million dollars per season minimum. Are you freaking kidding me? Unbelievable.
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Post by christine58 on Jan 4, 2023 17:06:09 GMT
Our local news just reported that there are some promising signs in his recovery. Slow incremental progress was what they said. Still has a long recovery but the doctors are pleased with what is progressing
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hutchfan
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Post by hutchfan on Jan 4, 2023 17:45:38 GMT
The local news is saying the Uncle reported some incorrect information over some of Damar treatment but said it was just a misunderstanding. The family did issue a statement that they are very upset over the hatred that is being shown to Cincinnati Bengals Tee Higgins and want it to stop.
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Post by cecilia on Jan 4, 2023 18:25:05 GMT
The local news is saying the Uncle reported some incorrect information over some of Damar treatment but said it was just a misunderstanding. The family did issue a statement that they are very upset over the hatred that is being shown to Cincinnati Bengals Tee Higgins and want it to stop. I haven't saw any hate for Higgins on my Twitter feed but I am not surprised that there is any. I think that is why some people were asking about Higgins'charity/foundation/one he supports. (I linked the tweet in an earlier post). Most everyone on my feed was concerned for both players.
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Post by cecilia on Jan 4, 2023 18:58:33 GMT
NFL Network just reported the GoFundMe for Hamlin's foundation is almost to $6.5m
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mnmsmom
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Post by mnmsmom on Jan 4, 2023 21:02:24 GMT
Looks like you can find updated info on the player at the BuffaloBills subreddit on this thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/buffalobills/comments/101v8rg/damar_hamlin_megathread/
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Post by pmm on Jan 5, 2023 1:08:52 GMT
I wish there was an update too. I know people that work at UC, but I have not reached out to anyone because I know the rules and don't want to put someone in an awkward position of asking them to break them. It's not a "rule", it's the law. HIPAA, and they would lose their job immediately if it came out that they talked to anyone about any patient. It's not really "putting them in an awkward position" because they know very well they can't talk about patients. Their answer is "I'm sorry but I don't know anything about that". Yep, I am aware that it is a law called HIPAA. I've been on the end of my friends calling me asking for updates on their best friends mother, or their niece. It does make you feel awkward when it happens. Because this is your friend asking you, who also works in healthcare and is well educated in HIPPA. For the record, I did tell them both that I was not/ could not/ wont answer their questions. Also, the disciplinary action is up to the facility, if they uncover who gave out unauthorized information. One would think that it is cut and dry about being fired for violating the law, but it's not. I and 8 other coworkers got to work our 12 hour shift one day and then sit through a 2 hour HIPPA presentation along with everyone else in our department because a bunch of jackasses decided to snoop through a patients chart. Two of the snoopers were managers- everyone that snooped was given a slap on the hand and the rest of us got to sit through the stupid class with the jackasses.
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Post by cakediva on Jan 5, 2023 2:40:53 GMT
It's not a "rule", it's the law. HIPAA, and they would lose their job immediately if it came out that they talked to anyone about any patient. It's not really "putting them in an awkward position" because they know very well they can't talk about patients. Their answer is "I'm sorry but I don't know anything about that". Yep, I am aware that it is a law called HIPAA. I've been on the end of my friends calling me asking for updates on their best friends mother, or their niece. It does make you feel awkward when it happens. Because this is your friend asking you, who also works in healthcare and is well educated in HIPPA. For the record, I did tell them both that I was not/ could not/ wont answer their questions. Also, the disciplinary action is up to the facility, if they uncover who gave out unauthorized information. One would think that it is cut and dry about being fired for violating the law, but it's not. I and 8 other coworkers got to work our 12 hour shift one day and then sit through a 2 hour HIPPA presentation along with everyone else in our department because a bunch of jackasses decided to snoop through a patients chart. Two of the snoopers were managers- everyone that snooped was given a slap on the hand and the rest of us got to sit through the stupid class with the jackasses. So here’s my question…. I know this is just awful, horrible, should not have happened. And so you know people who work there. But why for the love of all that’s holy would it even cross your mind that you could call and get updates? I mean, I’m as nosy as the next gal, but I don’t personally know this person so it would never even cross my mind that I could call to find out - rule breaking or not. Yes, you said you wouldn’t because you don’t want to get anybody in trouble. I guess I don’t get why it would even be a thought at all…..
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Post by karenk on Jan 5, 2023 15:57:53 GMT
There seems to finally be some news, and it is good.
NEUROLOGICALLY INTACT is positive!
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Post by christine58 on Jan 5, 2023 16:03:26 GMT
There seems to finally be some news, and it is good. NEUROLOGICALLY INTACT is positive! And his lungs are healing. I could cry.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jan 5, 2023 18:52:07 GMT
Damar is communicating in writing.
Has been responding to commands.
'asked' who won. Doctors told him he won the game of life!
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Post by jovifan on Jan 5, 2023 19:41:02 GMT
There seems to finally be some news, and it is good. NEUROLOGICALLY INTACT is positive! What incredible news. So thankful and hope he continues to improve!
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Post by busy on Jan 5, 2023 21:26:20 GMT
He has about 1.6 million paid out for year 1 and year 2 and has a guaranteed payout of almost 4 million for his contract. I don't know what his terms are about injury vs healthy. Players are also given pay outs when retired and have health coverage. What that covers I don't know. $7.2 million over a lifetime (assuming he doesn't pay again) is not a lot. That $7.2 million is not net in his pocket. There are agent fees, management fees, income taxes, etc. That might put him closer to $3-4 million (net) over a life time with specially care needs. I hope he will continue to have great health coverage under the Players bargaining agreement. Expenses from football-related injuries are covered by the team. Unsure where the coverage comes from if he has resulting care/treatment needs for the rest of his life.
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Post by pmm on Jan 5, 2023 22:20:41 GMT
Yep, I am aware that it is a law called HIPAA. I've been on the end of my friends calling me asking for updates on their best friends mother, or their niece. It does make you feel awkward when it happens. Because this is your friend asking you, who also works in healthcare and is well educated in HIPPA. For the record, I did tell them both that I was not/ could not/ wont answer their questions. Also, the disciplinary action is up to the facility, if they uncover who gave out unauthorized information. One would think that it is cut and dry about being fired for violating the law, but it's not. I and 8 other coworkers got to work our 12 hour shift one day and then sit through a 2 hour HIPPA presentation along with everyone else in our department because a bunch of jackasses decided to snoop through a patients chart. Two of the snoopers were managers- everyone that snooped was given a slap on the hand and the rest of us got to sit through the stupid class with the jackasses. So here’s my question…. I know this is just awful, horrible, should not have happened. And so you know people who work there. But why for the love of all that’s holy would it even cross your mind that you could call and get updates? I mean, I’m as nosy as the next gal, but I don’t personally know this person so it would never even cross my mind that I could call to find out - rule breaking or not. Yes, you said you wouldn’t because you don’t want to get anybody in trouble. I guess I don’t get why it would even be a thought at all….. It's poor wording on my part. I never once thought about trying to get information. I was responding to the person I quoted that I too was anxious to hear an update. I wouldn't even call if it was my BFF in the hospital to try and get info. I would reach out to her family but never ever to hospital staff. It's just not who I am or who I want to be. Honestly, thanks for asking and allowing me to clarify. Sometimes, I forget that I'm really not having a conversation with the person I respond to and that my reply can be unclear to others.
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Post by christine58 on Jan 5, 2023 22:30:03 GMT
If you’re so inclined, there was just a press conference with the Buffalo Bills coach and quarterback I’m sure it will be on YouTube at some point. I cried through most of it
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Post by hutchfan on Jan 5, 2023 23:34:00 GMT
The local news is saying the Uncle reported some incorrect information over some of Damar treatment but said it was just a misunderstanding. The family did issue a statement that they are very upset over the hatred that is being shown to Cincinnati Bengals Tee Higgins and want it to stop. I haven't saw any hate for Higgins on my Twitter feed but I am not surprised that there is any. I think that is why some people were asking about Higgins'charity/foundation/one he supports. (I linked the tweet in an earlier post). Most everyone on my feed was concerned for both players. The Buffalo Bills discussed this very topic in their news conference today and Yahoo Sports has done a story on it too. I don't do Twitter so I can't speak to that platform. I was going by the local news stations reporting what was going on.
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Post by hutchfan on Jan 5, 2023 23:37:23 GMT
I am so very happy over the news today on Damar! Will continue praying for him and his family!
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Post by peaname on Jan 6, 2023 3:08:35 GMT
Great news for Damar’s family, Bills and Bengals, etc.
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Post by cecilia on Jan 6, 2023 5:48:42 GMT
I haven't saw any hate for Higgins on my Twitter feed but I am not surprised that there is any. I think that is why some people were asking about Higgins'charity/foundation/one he supports. (I linked the tweet in an earlier post). Most everyone on my feed was concerned for both players. The Buffalo Bills discussed this very topic in their news conference today and Yahoo Sports has done a story on it too. I don't do Twitter so I can't speak to that platform. I was going by the local news stations reporting what was going on. I would trust local news over Twitter tbh. I have saw some hate for other players on there over the years so I wouldn't be surprised that there is any. (Like there were some St Louis fans cheering that Jean Segura lost a child circa 2013. Players have gotten nasty tweets about missing a field goal/shot/not catching a baseball for an out in an important game. So it's out there).
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Post by karenk on Jan 6, 2023 15:51:03 GMT
Damar had the tube removed, he is talking, and he was on FaceTime with his team meeting. That is real progress.
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Post by christine58 on Jan 6, 2023 16:28:43 GMT
Damar had the tube removed, he is talking, and he was on FaceTime with his team meeting. That is real progress. A HUGE morale boost. I cried during the press conference with Coach McDermott and Josh Allen..raw emotion
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Post by femalebusiness on Jan 6, 2023 17:09:14 GMT
Absolutely GREAT news.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jan 6, 2023 19:35:55 GMT
All because the coaches, staff from both sides acted quickly AND together!! Thank all the EMTs too.. They took immediate action and saved his life!! Thank you for their extensive training also!
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Post by nellywilk on Jan 6, 2023 21:25:36 GMT
Great news! I never watched as much sports as i started to watch lately and NFL is something i am always looking forward to. Last months i found a great article about free sport streaming sites here and since then didn't watch even one movie or tv show. There is something magical about sports and about all those strong people which do it.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jan 9, 2023 21:03:46 GMT
Damar Hamlin has been released from the Cincinnati hospital. He is now on a hospital in Buffalo!
ABC news
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Post by KikiPea on Jan 9, 2023 21:08:32 GMT
Damar Hamlin has been released from the Cincinnati hospital. He is now on a hospital in Buffalo! ABC news This is the best news! Praise God.
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Post by christine58 on Jan 9, 2023 21:17:18 GMT
Damar Hamlin has been released from the Cincinnati hospital. He is now on a hospital in Buffalo! ABC news This is the best news! Praise God. Yes he is! And yesterday’s big win against the Patriots was just icing on the cake
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Post by christine58 on Jan 11, 2023 17:47:32 GMT
He had been released and is HOME!!!!
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