Bills' athletic trainer, others honored at NYS Capitol for life-saving actions
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — The athletic trainer who helped to save the life of Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin will be honored at the New York State Capitol for his quick actions in saving Hamlin's life.
Hamlin suffered from cardiac arrest on the field during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals Jan. 2.
Denny Kellington, the team's assistant athletic trainer, is credited with saving Hamlin's life by performing CPR.
"I owe Denny my life, literally" Hamlin said in an interview with ABC's Michael Strahan that aired on Good Morning America last month. "He loves to say he was just doing his job, which is true. That night, he was literally the savior of my life, administering CPR on me. That's something I'm truly thankful for and I don't take for granted."
Other athletic trainers from around New York state will also be honored for their fast response in saving lives of players who suffered a medical crisis.
March is National Athletic Training Month.
