Boone Memorial Health leaders heard about Cohen Craddock, a teenager who died during football practice two weeks ago, and joined forces to create a non-profit. Ryan Craddock’s Cohen’s dad said they launched a non-profit called: “Caps for Cohen” in memory of the teen who would have turned 14 on September 2. Boone Memorial Health CEO Virgil Underwood said the hospital purchased around 500 soft-shell helmet covers called Guardian Caps. Every middle and high school in Boone, Logan and Lincoln counties will receive them. Eyewitness News reported the program has already raised more than $8500 to purchase additional Guardian Caps. Senator Mike Stuart plans to propose new legislation to require helmets for student athletes. If a bill passes during next year’s session, it may not be active until 2026.