Ray Allen Shows Love For His 12-Year Old Hero Son Living With Type 1 Diabetes On World Diabetes Day
In honor of World Diabetes Day, former NBA star Ray Allen highlighted his 12-year old son Walker Allen, and Ray couldn’t be more proud.
Walker was just 17 months old when he became sick–very sick–during the 2008 NBA Finals. Ray’s wife Shannon took him to a hospital in Los Angeles for a blood test. Typically, a person’s blood sugar level is between 70 and 120. Walkers was 639. The doctor told Shannon that Walker’s blood sugar was literally poisoning him to death.
Thankfully, this was caught early.
Ray is always amazed by his son’s growth and active life. On Walker’s birthday, he shared his accomplishments with his followers.
Ray married singer/actress Shannon Walker Williams on August 16, 2008, after having dated since 2004. They have four children together. Ray also has an older daughter from a previous relationship.
The Allens are true advocates for diabetes prevention. Ray and his wife also opened a organic food restaurant a few years back. Walker looks like he has some amazing parents.
Keep going, Walker! You’re awesome!