Texas State Fair purse theft leaves toddler without vital seizure medicine
A purse was stolen from Kayla Price at the Texas State Fair in Dallas, taking about $1,500 and seizure medication her three-year-old son Devin needs. Devin has a growing brain tumour and is at risk of seizures, so losing access to the roughly $2,000 medicine left Price fearing for his safety.
Price reported the theft to police, who are investigating it as a lost property incident. Devin had a severe, prolonged seizure three days later; local supporter Chris Bailey donated $2,000 to help replace his treatment, while the family continues to face the effects of his illness and previous chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
- A stolen purse contained Devin’s seizure medicine and $1,500.
- Devin had a severe seizure three days later.
- A local supporter donated $2,000 towards replacement treatment.
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The Texas State Fair is a large annual event in Dallas, drawing visitors to its fairground for rides, food and exhibitions. Dallas police record reports about missing belongings and investigate them according to the circumstances.
Seizures are episodes caused by unusual electrical activity in the brain, and some people with brain tumours are at risk of them. Treatment may include prescribed medicine to reduce that risk; access to it can be especially important for a young child whose illness and previous treatment have affected his health.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Dying toddler’s $2,000 medication that stops him having seizures stolen from mother’s purse at Texas State Fair”.