Four years ago this November, Jody “J” Black was diagnosed with and aggressive form of lung cancer called large cell adenocarcinoma. Black fell into a depression soon after experiencing complications in treatment and stayed there for three years. Last weekend he threw a benefit at Doug’s Vault in Albany, Ohio to raise money for his treatments and the future of his family.
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Mar. 20Fans welcome the hockey team back to campus, outside Bird Ice Arena, after their win at the ACHA National Championship game, March 18, 2026, in Athens.
