The Tomlin family at a Cincinnati Bengals game in November 2023. Christopher (top right) was watching from the stands when Damar Hamlin collapsed during the Bengals-Bills game. Laura (top middle) was at home watching on TV with their children Quentin and Ari. Quentin (top left) now takes an AED to his high school football games and practices. (Photo courtesy of Laura Tomlin)

The Tomlin family at a Cincinnati Bengals game in November 2023. Christopher (top right) was watching from the stands when Damar Hamlin collapsed during the Bengals-Bills game. Laura (top middle) was at home watching on TV with their children Quentin and Ari. Quentin (top left) now takes an AED to his high school football games and practices. (Photo courtesy of Laura Tomlin)

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