The Buffalo Bills safety’s GoFundMe surpassed $8 million in donations Friday, just four days after Hamlin experienced cardiac arrest on the field during Monday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

The fundraiser, which was launched through Hamlin’s Chasing M’s foundation, had an initial goal of $2,500 when it was launched in 2020. By Friday afternoon, more than 230,000 people had donated, including Jim Irsay, Robert Kraft, Matthew Stafford, Tom Brady, Russel Wilson and Ciara, Chris Jericho and more.

Hamlin’s father, Mario, both thanked fans in a statement and encouraged them to also donate to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center’s trauma center, where Hamlin is still receiving care.

Damar Hamlin FaceTimed team Friday

While he is still hospitalized, Hamlin’s condition continued to improve Friday.

The Bills announced that Hamlin’s breathing tube was removed Thursday night, which allowed him to talk with both his family and his doctors. Doctors also said Thursday that he was “neurologically intact,” another positive sign in his “remarkable” recovery.

Hamlin also got to FaceTime the Bills on Friday morning, and he reportedly flexed, made a heart symbol and gave a thumbs-up.

The NFL will honor Hamlin during all Week 18 games this weekend. Players will have the option of wearing a custom Hamlin warm-up shirt, and Bills players will wear a No. 3 jersey patch. All teams will have the option to outline the “3” in each 30-yard-line number on their field in Bills colors, like the Colts have already done.

All clubs have been encouraged to read a public address announcement before the national anthem this weekend in a “moment of support and love for Damar.”

The Bills will host the New England Patriots on Sunday.