Andrew Allen's improvement allows for surgery, dad says

Andrew Allen's condition improved enough over the weekend that doctors were able to operate on his legs and take him off dialysis, our news partner WCPO reports.

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Andrew also opened his eyes and moved his finger, his father posted on Facebook Sunday.

"Great progress," Todd Allen said.

Andrew Allen, 18, is the older brother of 2-year-old Brody Allen, who died in October from a rare brain cancer after his community gave him a Christmas parade.

Andrew was critically injured when he was hit by multiple cars while crossing Springdale Road last week.

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Allen said Andrew “desperately needed” surgery on his legs.

“Today (Sunday) was the first time they felt it was safe enough to attempt,” Todd Allen said.

"The kidney dialysis machine has been removed and his kidneys are functioning on there (sic) own. All great progress.”

“Andrew's health is holding and improving little by little each day,” his father posted.

“Please keep praying. He is still in very critical condition.”

Allen has created a GoFundMe campaign to help cover Andrew's medical expenses.

WCPO is a news partner of the Journal-News.

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