Chad “CJ” Nolen Jr. left, of Sidney, hands a bracelet to his great aunt Amy Mong, of Greenville, during a spaghetti benefit for Nolen. Watching the transaction are Nolen Jr.’s grandpa Phillip Mong, of Piqua, and grandma, Gladys Nolen, of Elyria. The benefit was held at the IUTIS Hall on Friday, April 12. Nolen recently had two tumors removed from his brain. He will continue to receive treatment into the foreseeable future.

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Heather Stewart, left, and Tonya Steinke, both of Sidney, look over raffle prizes during a spaghetti benefit for Chad “CJ” Nolen Jr.. The benefit was held at the IUTIS Hall on Friday, April 12. Nolen recently had two tumors removed from his brain. He will continue to receive treatment into the foreseeable future.

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Chad “CJ” Nolen Jr. back row, center, of Sidney, stands between his brothers, Christian Nolen, left, and Calib Nolen, during a spaghetti benefit for Chad. In the front row are, left to right, Chad’s mom, Jennifer Nolen, . Grandpa Phillip Mong, of Piqua, and grandma, Gladys Nolen, of Elyria.

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