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Brother of Brody Allen, who died last month of brain cancer, struck by multiple cars

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Brother of Brody Allen, who died last month of brain cancer, struck by multiple cars
Drew Allen, the brother of 2-year-old Brody Allen, who died from brain cancer last month, is in the hospital after being struck by multiple vehicles Monday, the family said in a Facebook post Thursday.The incident took place on Springdale Road and Niagra Street while he was crossing the street.Todd Allen, Drew and Brody's father, posted an update on the Team Brody Facebook page, describing the incident and Drew's condition.Todd said Drew, 19, is in critical condition, but thanks to "the immediate and heroic efforts of all the first responders and the brilliant treatment of his doctors and nurses, is alive today."Todd said Drew is suffering a serious and life-threatening traumatic brain injury, damage to his heart and lungs, multiple compound fractures to both of his legs, damage to his kidneys, a small laceration to his spleen, a broken shoulder blade and a dislocated and broken collar bone.Todd said the doctors have placed Andrew in a state of medically induced paralysis and is heavily sedated. "He cannot breathe on his own and is on a ventilator and around-the-clock kidney dialysis so the damage is sustained to his kidneys. His heart blood pressure and function have been a serious battle to control since arriving. They cannot operate on his compound leg fractures because he is to unstable to under go any surgical procedures.""He is receiving the best possible care from an incredible staff of doctors and nurses at the Neurological Intensive Care Unit. Andrew's situation is dire and we are beyond grateful to have him being treated by such an amazing group of men and women," Todd said in the Facebook post.Brody Allen was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer in May 2018. After treatments weren't working, doctors gave him a short time to live. His story went viral, leading people in his community and beyond to reach out to him.Brody's family and friends rallied together to give him a special, early Christmas. All along his street, neighbors decorated their homes with holiday lights and displays. Community members hosted a fundraiser dinner, and surprised Brody with a visit from Santa at the event.Brody died on Oct. 19.A link to the family's GoFundMe page can be found here. Here is the full Facebook post: Good morning everyone. I come to you all today in need of urgent help. This past Monday evening our son and Brodys older brother Andrew "Drew" Allen was struck by multiple vehicles while crossing a street not far from our home. He is in critical condition.Thanks to the immediate and heroic efforts of all the first responders and the brilliant treatment of his doctors and nurses, Andrew is alive today. They have our indescribable love and gratitude for their amazing efforts.Andrew's condition is very critical. He has a very serious life threatning traumatic brain injury, damage to his heart and lungs, multiple compound fractures to both of his legs, damage to his kidneys, a small laceration to his spleen, a broken shoulder blade, and a dislocated / broken collar bone.The doctors have placed Andrew in a state of medically induced paralysis and is heavily sedated. He cannot breathe on his own and is on a ventilator. He is on round the clock kidney dialysis do to the damage sustained to his kidneys. His heart blood pressure and function have been a serious battle to control since arriving. They cannot operate on his compound leg fractures because he is to unstable to under go any surgical procedures. He is receiving the best possible care from an incredible staff of doctors and nurses at the Neurological Intensive Care Unit. Andrew's situation is dire and we are beyond greatful to have him being treated by such an amazing group of men and women.Andrew is here because of an accident. It is under investigation. Our families compassion and prayers go out to those involved. I can't imagine what they are feeling today. I want them to know that we are grateful for the assistance they provided Andrew at the scene and we are praying them.Eleven days ago we buried our youngest son Brody. Today Shilo and I are again in the hospital facing the very real reality that we may lose another son. Our grief and pain is simply indescribable right now. We desperately need your help. Your prayers helped carry us through Brodys fight with Brain Cancer. They continue to support us as we grieve his passing just a few days ago. Today as I sit at Andrew's hospital bedside I know that I am not strong enough to do this on my own. Please, if your inclined, pray for Andrew's healing and recovery. I don't care what faith, language, religion, or perspective in life you come from. Your prayers, thoughts and well wishes carried us and more importantly, I believe, gave Brody the strength and a little extra time, to live his last days to the fullest with absolute joy. Please, we need your help again. It's unfathomable that I am asking this of you today. Please pray for Andrew and our family. We cannot do this without you. Thank you all so much. God bless you and your families. The Allen family.

Drew Allen, the brother of 2-year-old Brody Allen, who died from brain cancer last month, is in the hospital after being struck by multiple vehicles Monday, the family said in a Facebook post Thursday.

The incident took place on Springdale Road and Niagra Street while he was crossing the street.

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Todd Allen, Drew and Brody's father, posted an update on the Team Brody Facebook page, describing the incident and Drew's condition.

Todd said Drew, 19, is in critical condition, but thanks to "the immediate and heroic efforts of all the first responders and the brilliant treatment of his doctors and nurses, is alive today."

Todd said Drew is suffering a serious and life-threatening traumatic brain injury, damage to his heart and lungs, multiple compound fractures to both of his legs, damage to his kidneys, a small laceration to his spleen, a broken shoulder blade and a dislocated and broken collar bone.

Todd said the doctors have placed Andrew in a state of medically induced paralysis and is heavily sedated. "He cannot breathe on his own and is on a ventilator and around-the-clock kidney dialysis so the damage is sustained to his kidneys. His heart blood pressure and function have been a serious battle to control since arriving. They cannot operate on his compound leg fractures because he is to unstable to under go any surgical procedures."

"He is receiving the best possible care from an incredible staff of doctors and nurses at the Neurological Intensive Care Unit. Andrew's situation is dire and we are beyond grateful to have him being treated by such an amazing group of men and women," Todd said in the Facebook post.

Brody Allen was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer in May 2018. After treatments weren't working, doctors gave him a short time to live. His story went viral, leading people in his community and beyond to reach out to him.

Brody's family and friends rallied together to give him a special, early Christmas. All along his street, neighbors decorated their homes with holiday lights and displays. Community members hosted a fundraiser dinner, and surprised Brody with a visit from Santa at the event.

Brody died on Oct. 19.

A link to the family's GoFundMe page can be found here.

Here is the full Facebook post:

Good morning everyone. I come to you all today in need of urgent help. This past Monday evening our son and Brodys older brother Andrew "Drew" Allen was struck by multiple vehicles while crossing a street not far from our home. He is in critical condition.

Thanks to the immediate and heroic efforts of all the first responders and the brilliant treatment of his doctors and nurses, Andrew is alive today. They have our indescribable love and gratitude for their amazing efforts.

Andrew's condition is very critical. He has a very serious life threatning traumatic brain injury, damage to his heart and lungs, multiple compound fractures to both of his legs, damage to his kidneys, a small laceration to his spleen, a broken shoulder blade, and a dislocated / broken collar bone.

The doctors have placed Andrew in a state of medically induced paralysis and is heavily sedated. He cannot breathe on his own and is on a ventilator. He is on round the clock kidney dialysis do to the damage sustained to his kidneys. His heart blood pressure and function have been a serious battle to control since arriving. They cannot operate on his compound leg fractures because he is to unstable to under go any surgical procedures. He is receiving the best possible care from an incredible staff of doctors and nurses at the Neurological Intensive Care Unit. Andrew's situation is dire and we are beyond greatful to have him being treated by such an amazing group of men and women.

Andrew is here because of an accident. It is under investigation. Our families compassion and prayers go out to those involved. I can't imagine what they are feeling today. I want them to know that we are grateful for the assistance they provided Andrew at the scene and we are praying them.

Eleven days ago we buried our youngest son Brody. Today Shilo and I are again in the hospital facing the very real reality that we may lose another son. Our grief and pain is simply indescribable right now. We desperately need your help. Your prayers helped carry us through Brodys fight with Brain Cancer. They continue to support us as we grieve his passing just a few days ago. Today as I sit at Andrew's hospital bedside I know that I am not strong enough to do this on my own. Please, if your inclined, pray for Andrew's healing and recovery. I don't care what faith, language, religion, or perspective in life you come from. Your prayers, thoughts and well wishes carried us and more importantly, I believe, gave Brody the strength and a little extra time, to live his last days to the fullest with absolute joy. Please, we need your help again. It's unfathomable that I am asking this of you today. Please pray for Andrew and our family. We cannot do this without you. Thank you all so much. God bless you and your families. The Allen family.

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