When his son, Dare, takes the field with the Houston Texans, as the fans cheer in the stands, Gregory Ogunbowale says, “I’m just praying nothing bad happens.”

MILWAUKEE – After Buffalo Payments security Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest after making a sort out throughout Monday night time’s sport vs. the Cincinnati Bengals, a Milwaukee NFL father says he worries each time his son steps on the sector. 

Gregory Ogunbowale’s son, Dare, performs for the Houston Texans. He stated when his son takes the sector, he says a prayer for Dare’s well being.

The worry is widespread within the stands. With followers cheering, Ogunbowale prays. 

“I am simply praying that nothing unhealthy occurs,” stated Ogunbowale.

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Dare Ogunbowale performed for Marquette College Excessive College after which the Wisconsin Badgers.

“It’s a life-long dream, however it’s unlucky,” stated Ogunbowale. “It’s unlucky. It’s unlucky.”

After what unfolded on the sector Monday night time in Cincinnati, Ogunbowale stated he felt instant sympathy for Hamlin’s household.

“I might empathize with the dad and mom immediately. Immediately,” stated Ogunbowale. “I imply, how are they going to get on the sector?”

Whereas it is unclear what triggered Hamlin’s cardiac arrest, docs say CPR is vital to saving somebody’s life.

“As fast as you may get your fingers on their chest and begin doing CPR, the higher,” stated Dr. Ben Weston, Medical College of Wisconsin. 

In case you are round somebody experiencing potential cardiac arrest, you need to carry out CPR, seize an AED machine and name 911. 

“The chest compressions are going to be the place the cash is at, so to talk,” stated Will Fischer, Aurora Well being Care.

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It is OK for those who’re undecided use an AED. 

“You open it up. You flip it on,” stated Dr. Weston. “Normally, there’s voice directions. It’ll say, ‘Push this button.’”

Docs say CPR coaching is the most effective plan of action. 

As for Gregory Ogunbowale, he stated he hopes followers will bear in mind gamers are people, it doesn’t matter what jersey they sport.

“These younger males are doing the most effective they’ll, placing their well being on the sector and in peril each time they step on the sector,” stated Ogunbowale. 

Ogunbowale shouldn’t be the daddy of 1 skilled athlete however two. His daughter, Arike, performs for Dallas within the WNBA.