All week we've been revealing our reporters' picks for the most memorable stories of 2014. This next one is from Bo Koltnow... who updates us on a Schuylkill County boy who had to bounce back from a devastating brain injury.>>BO koltnow Every year i do hundreds of different stories from the terrible to to the terrific. There are some that stick out more than others and one of those is a Pottsville boy who is proving he's as resilient and determined as they come. Check it out.>>I wanted to catch the ball.>>REPORTER:In class Mikey Allen appears to be the typical 2nd grader.>>I like that handwriting it's very nice.>>REPORTER:Who just happens to be giving those around him a lesson in inspiration.>>STEPHANIE spleen i think him not giving up until he's mastered something really shows the efforts he puts into everything and how much spirit he really has. >>12:16:10Bye See you Friday. >>REPORTER:For now the 8 year old Pottsville boy attends class only for an hour and half a day.>>12:19:37 Serenity:How was your day at school buddy?Mikey: Good. >>REPORTER:Just 7 months ago..Mikey struggled out of Good Shepherd Pediatric Therapy Department..>> Good job. Really good job. >>reporter: Mikey had been in a coma after being hit in the head by a runaway boulder while playing at the bottom of a ravine near his home.>>Go ahead and grab on.>>REPORTER: Mikey suffered severe brain trauma. The left side of of his body was paralyzed.>>SHOE step>>reporter: His pt sessions were as much emotional as physical. >>serenity allen We are just really, really thankful and happy.You don't think you'd ever be a part of that but on the other hand we get to be part of a miracle too.>>NAT DICE>>REPORTER:Today..with the help of his family..and two brothers Tejay and Andrew..>>12:49:10 mikey >>reporter: Mikey is on the mend.>>SERENITY Considering for a month and half he left side couldn't do anything, it's phenomenal what he can do. >>nat bouncing or kicking ball. >>reporter: Mikey is about 85% recovered... his left hand still isn't fully useable..but you wouldn't know it watching him and his Mom play after school.>>Bo: Mikey are you competitive do you like to win? Mikey: Yeah. >>reporter: Mikey..who's a fellow Ohio State fan..still has progress to make..But if it's up to me he will continue his battle in Buckeye scarlet and grey. >> That was my Ohio State Jersey when i was your age.This is for you being such a hard worker. Sorry Penn Staters. >>REPORTER:Mikey i think you've earned it.>>O-H-I-O >>REPORTER:Bo Koltnow 69 News.
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