During a family outing at the State Fair of Texas, Kayla Price discovered that her purse – which contained the emergency nasal spray her son Devin needs to control seizures from his aggressive midline glioma – had been stolen. The loss threatened to leave the 9‑year‑old without the medication that can prevent life‑threatening seizures.
Urgent need for a life‑saving prescription
Devin, diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor, relies on a prescription nasal spray to stop seizures that can occur without warning. Price explained that she always carries two doses in her purse because insurance would not cover a replacement if the medication were lost or stolen. “I needed to grab the purse because I believed Devin was going into a seizure, and I needed that medicine,” she said.
Later that same day, Devin suffered a prolonged seizure, underscoring how critical the medication is to his daily safety and comfort. With the prescription gone, the family faced an immediate financial burden to obtain a new supply.
Community generosity steps in
Chris Bailey, a Dallas resident known for founding the “Everybody Loves Everybody” movement after the July 7 Dallas police ambush, heard Price’s story and offered assistance. Bailey transferred the necessary funds to Price, enabling her to purchase a replacement prescription at the pharmacy the very next day.
“I sent her the money yesterday, and she immediately went to the pharmacy and filled it,” Bailey said. “That medicine gave me a couple more days, a couple of more weeks, hopefully, and I am so glad.” The quick response provided not only financial relief but also peace of mind for the family during an already harrowing battle.
Hope and gratitude amid hardship
Devin is now receiving hospice care, and his mother expressed deep gratitude for the stranger’s kindness. “For a family facing an unimaginable battle, a stranger’s generosity has brought some much‑needed relief,” Price said.
Bailey hinted that his support may continue, mentioning a planned “early Christmas surprise” for Devin over the upcoming weekend.
Local compassion in action
This story highlights the power of community solidarity in Dallas, where neighbors and volunteers often rally to help families confronting medical crises. It also underscores the importance of accessible emergency medication for children with serious health conditions, a concern that many families across Texas share.
As the State Fair continues to draw crowds, the incident serves as a reminder for visitors to safeguard personal belongings, especially when they contain essential medical supplies.
Original reporting: Dallas TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
