Alabama high school football player dies of brain injury sustained during game

hey everyone D today I've got some heartbreaking news to share with you Kaden teller a 16-year-old quarterback for John T Morgan Academy in Selma Alabama tragically passed away after sustaining a brain injury during a football game this devastating incident occurred during a tackle in the third quarter of the game against Southern Academy Kaden's mother arcela Slagle Tellier shared the sorrowful news on Facebook expressing the family's profound love while the exact details of the play remain unclear A GoFundMe page set up for funeral expenses confirmed that Kaden's death was a result of a traumatic brain injury in an act of selflessness Kaden decided to be an organ donor offering hope and Solace to other families in need Dr Brian Oliver the Headmaster of Morgan Academy described Kaden as a Shining Light who was loved by everyone in their close-knit community of around 350 students the school has cancelled all classes and activities for the week to allow everyone to grieve and support each other during this difficult time Michael McLendon executive director of the Alabama Independent School Association supported the school's decision recognizing the profound impact of this tragedy on the community he emphasized the need for Unity and reflection during such a tough period Cadence's passing serves as a stark reminder of the inherent risks associated with high school football unfortunately this isn't an isolated incident there have been several similar tragedies involving young athletes losing their lives to game related injuries these recurring incidents underscore the urgent need for increased safety measures and awareness in Youth Sports the outpouring of support for Caden's family has been over over whelming with the GoFundMe campaign already surpassing its initial goal this Collective grief and generosity highlight the profound impact Kaden had on his community and the legacy of kindness he leaves behind it's stories like Cadence that remind us of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing every moment thank you for listening and please stay safe out there