When Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover, 11, hung himself on April 6, 2009, after being bullied by his classmates at the New Leadership Charter School in Springfield, Mass., it prompted his mother, Sirdeaner Walker, to speak out against bullying. It also left his younger brother, Charles Walker, despondent.  As part of an episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Celtics star Ray Allen joined hundreds of volunteers to give the family a new beginning.  A pivotal scene was deleted because of restrictions of the NBA lockout. Check out the videos after the jump. @Shay_Marie x @gametimegirl
(Video) NBA: Dwight Howard Donates $50K To Family & Makes Appearance On Extreme Home Makeover
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Extreme Makeover Home Edition traveled to Ty Pennington‘s home state of Georgia, where they surprised the Rucker family in Madison. 9 year-old Anaiah Rucker was hit by a truck while pushing younger sister, Camry, to safety back in February. Extreme Makeover Home Edition helped them with a new accessible home. Orlando Magic player Dwight Howard stops by to help out.
