BUCYRUS, Ohio – Noah Lear, the 16-year old Bucyrus boy who was injured in a pickup basketball game 18 days ago, succumbed to his injuries Wednesday morning.

At 8:25 a.m. Wednesday, the Battle of the Lear Facebook page dedicated to Lear posted an update stating he died.

Lear was playing basketball with three of his friends at the Calvary Baptist Church on Marion Road when a dunk attempt snapped the support pole causing the pole, backboard and hoop to come crashing down, landing on Lear’s head and neck.

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He was taken by medical helicopter to Nationwide Children’s Hospital and later moved to hospice care. He succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday morning. According to the Facebook post, Lear is a registered organ donor.

The Facebook post started off by saying: “After fighting valiantly for 18 days, Noah has taken his last breath. He is no longer in pain.”

According to a post on the Facebook page Monday, Lear suffered damage to the portion of his brain that controls his heartbeat and blood pressure leading to a decision to move him into hospice care.

“This is an incredibly challenging time for our students and staff,” Bucyrus Secondary School Principal Mark Burke said in a press release. “The Bucyrus City School District is a family, and we will do whatever is necessary to help each student and staff member deal with losing a classmate, student and friend. Noah and his family are in our thoughts and prayers.”

According to a press release, the district informed students and the secondary school prior to classes beginning on Wednesday of Noah’s passing. The Crawford County Trauma Team has provided grief counseling to students and staff since Monday.

“The loss of life is never easy, and it’s even more difficult when it’s a child,” Superintendent Kevin Kimmel said. “As the father of three children, my heart goes out to Noah’s family.”

A benefit is planned for Lear and his family at 4 p.m. April 2 at Bucyrus High School. A GoFundMe page has also been set up for Lear’s family to help with the unexpected medical costs. The page can be found by searching, “Battle of the Lear Fundraiser” at gofundme.com.

According to the Facebook post, the Battle of the Lear page, “has gotten over 4,000 likes and been seen by over 130,000 people. Twitter has put his story out there to over 300,000 and counting.”

In a final statement, the page said, “He is reaching the world. You all are his miracle. He has made a difference and through all of you it can continue. Thank you all for the prayers, support, and love you have shown. You truly have no idea how much it has meant to his whole family. You are all truly amazing.”