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Devin Kohlman is dying of brain cancer and may not live long enough to see Christmas. The city of Port Clinton is coming together to start the holiday season early for him.

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Alejandro Zapata, friend of the Kohlman Family, talks on his cell phone outside of Devin Kohlman's apartment building Wednesday in Port Clinton.

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Devin Kohlman's grandmother, Bobbie Araguz, says the boy has exhausted all of his treatment options.

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Adams Street Park is decorated by volunteers for Christmas in honor of Devin Kohlman, 13, who is battling brain cancer.

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Adams Street Park is decorated for Christmas in honor of Devin Kohlman.

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The Port Clinton eighth grade football team attends a pep rally for Devin Kohlman at Waterworks Park in Port Clinton.

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Snow created from ice chips and 'welcome home' signs outside Devin Kohlman's apartment are signs of support from the Port Clinton community.

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The Port Clinton High School marching band performs at a pep rally for Devin Kohlman at Waterworks Park.

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Devin Kohlman with his mom Alexis Kohlman.

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The Port Clinton High School marching band performs at a pep rally for Devin Kohlman.

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Port Clinton Mayor Vincent Leone holds up his cell phone with Devin Kohlman on it during a pep rally.

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Eighth grade football players and cheerleaders huddle during a pep rally for Devin Kohlman.

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Large crowd gathers at Waterworks Park in Port Clinton for at a pep rally for Devin Kohlman.

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Large crowd gathers at Waterworks Park in Port Clinton for at a pep rally for Devin Kohlman.

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