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Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin announces new 'Buffalo Heroes' scholarship

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is giving back and showing his love for the people who impacted him with a new scholarship.

According to BuffaloBills.com, Hamlin got some of the Buffalo Bills' trainers together for a special dinner on January 2, marking two years since he experienced cardiac arrest on the field during a Monday Night Football game in Cincinnati.

Hamlin wanted to thank the trainers for their impact on his life and the inspiration they provided during his recovery.

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Hamlin also announced the expansion of his Chasing M's Foundation youth scholarship, which started in Cincinnati, to include a new Buffalo Heroes scholarship.

Buffalo Heroes will support underserved high school and college-bound students who hope to attend Buffalo area private high schools, trade schools, or universities.

Chasing M's Foundation has pledged a total of $1,000 for 10 Buffalo Heroes scholarships annually, over a three-year period.

Information for students interested in applying will be available on the Chasing M's website on February 1.