Another high school football player lost his life this week as a result of an on-field head injury.

Tom Cutinella, a junior at Shoreham-Wading River High School, collided with a player on the opposing team during the third quarter a game on Long Island Wednesday and collapsed. He died in the hospital later that night.

Tom also played lacrosse and was a member of the Natural Helpers program. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and school, and we grieve his loss with them.

*Scientists have no conclusive evidence as to whether or how the reduction of g-forces during impacts reduces the number or degree of concussions and head injuries. GelDefender products provide supplemental padding as well as cooling and comfort benefits when used with helmets and caps. Participants in activities in which head impacts can occur should always use tested and approved helmets for protection. However, no helmet or supplemental padding can protect the user from all serious head or neck injuries that can result from impacts.