Hamlin says the goal is to build a support team around people diagnosed with different heart conditions.
"I've been playing football since I was five years old, so I know the importance of having a strong team around you,” said Hamlin.
"It is the greatness of Damar that he used this opportunity to say, 'I'm going to take this to the next level and make sure that others are educated about it,'” said cardiologist at UC Health, Dr. Saad Ahmad."His campaign to educate people shows his maturity that you don't often see. Most athletes are just trying to recover and get back into the game,” said Dr. Ahmad.
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