Tyler Meeks' basketball teammates were on-hand to support their friend at the benefit buffet held at Edwardo's on Wednesday, December 12. They wore shirts that read: "Team Tyler - don't give up, don't ever give up" in honor of the injured boy. Front row from left, Tyler Wright, Brendan Caudill. Second row, Griffin Appleman, Jordan Smith, event coordinator Cassie Elfers, Ben Wright. Back row, assistant coach Christian Hutchinson, Adam Antrobus, Ethan White, Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Nate Jones, Grant Walsh, David Burton, Brendan Neltner, and coach Quentin Dennie. Photo by Jackie Vaughn.

By Jackie Vaughn, Reporter

After suffering serious injuries in a deadly car crash on November 30, family, friends, basketball teammates and concerned community members rallied together to help raise money for Tyler Meeks and his family with a benefit buffet at Edwardo's Pizza and Subs on Wednesday, December 12. Edwardo's donated a portion of the buffet intake and all their tips from the evening. A silent auction with many different donated items from local businesses was also held with all proceeds going towards the worthy cause. Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Nate Jones was also on-hand to help with the fund-raising efforts.