MENTOR, Ohio (WOIO) - Mentor Public Schools are mourning the loss of a 14-year-old student.

Lucas McGee died Thursday in a local hospital, where he was surrounded by loved ones, the district says.

McGee, a wrestler, had a medical emergency during conditioning practice on Sept. 29.

The community has rallied behind his family in the time since, with online donations reaching more than $16,000.

“Lucas will be remembered for his warm personality, kind spirit, quiet strength, and unwavering sense of humor that made him a wonderful friend and classmate. He was always smiling and happy, yet determined, hardworking, and willing to put in the extra effort to achieve his goals — both in the classroom and in athletics. His teachers describe him as driven, smart, kind, respectful, and full of life

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