Billi Mucklow pays emotional tribute to ‘hero’ son as he marks a milestone after serious health condition diagnosis liennhi

BILLI Mucklow has paid a sweet tribute to her "brave boy" Arlo as she threw him a party to mark a major milestone.

Ten-year-old Arlo, the eldest of the star's three children with ex Andy Carroll, was diagnosed with a serious health condition two years ago.

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After weeks of health issues, Arlo was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 2023 – meaning his body doesn't produce enough of the hormone insulin, which is needed to process sugar into energy.

As a result, Arlo will now have to monitor his insulin levels for the rest of his life, with complications arising if he doesn't.

But two years on and Arlo is in better shape than ever, and to mark the two-year anniversary of the diagnosis, former Towie star Billi threw a celebratory party for her little boy.

Declaring the day is "diaversary", Billi put balloons up in the house as well as some sweet treats for him.

She later shared a picture of her son to Instagram, with a poem titled "To My Brave Boy Arlo" paying tribute to what he's been through.

"Two years ago, life changed one day / But you, my love, found your own way.

"With pokes and pumps and numbers too / You showed the world what you can do."

She added that he showed "strength and grace" in light of the diagnosis "with courage shining on his face" despite the highs and lows life has thrown him.

"You are so smart, so full of cheer / And Mummy loves you, my sweet boy / Even when things feel a bit tough /You always show you’re brave enough," she continued.

Praising the "strong" youngster, she said she was proud of him and wrote: "You’re Mummy’s hero, through and through / and I will always walk with you." 

The poem ended: "So today we celebrate YOU, my star / Look how brave and bright you are!

"Two years strong — and this is true / Mummy couldn’t be prouder of you."

Loved ones and followers flocked to the comments to praise the emotional poem and the young boy who inspired it.

Billi's mum Paula wrote: "So proud of our beautiful Arlo xx and his amazing mummy ❤️❤️"

Shelby Tribble added: "Our brave boy 💙💙💙 Proud of you Arlo 😘"

While footballer and diabetes charity advocate Chris Bright said: "Great job Arlo 👏 - keep grinding buddy, you’ve got this! A big community out there who will always help and support 👊 ⚽️"

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