Atlanta, GA
12-year-old with cancer made honorary captain of Atlanta Braves
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Sylvania is celebrating a 12-year-old as a local hero now known by a more famed name Honorary Captain of the Atlanta Braves.
The honor comes after Mike Boswell was diagnosed with a type of bone cancer. He spent 8 months in the hospital at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
He rang the bell in January announcing to the world he won his battle.
Mike hopes his future includes plenty of baseball and his dream job.
“I’d like o be a doctor and help kids that are sick, just like the doctors that helped me,” Mike, said.
Mike says his trust in God and making sure he had a smile on his face.
He will be celebrating 4 months cancer free Thursday with a trip to Tybee for a day camp to kick off the summer.
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