Caden Sorrell, 13, Dies Days After Cardiac Arrest During Guilford Football Practice
Caden Sorrell, a 13-year-old student at Northwest Guilford Middle School in Guilford County, North Carolina, died days after suffering cardiac arrest during football practice on Friday. His sister, Vanessa Clark, stated that Caden was healthy and the cause of the sudden event remains unknown. The family is advocating for increased access to automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) at sports venues and has launched a fundraiser to cover medical and funeral costs. A community vigil was held at Northwest Guilford High School, where family members and friends paid tribute to Sorrell, who wore number 42 for the Vikings.