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Raelee's legacy: TN family raises money to protect children from fatal fever seizures
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Robb Coles , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 23, 2026
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Key points The child's death was caused by a seizure triggered by a fever. A family's tragic loss has driven their efforts to help others.
A family's tragic loss has driven their efforts to help others. After losing their young son, they have been working to prevent similar tragedies. The child's death was caused by a seizure triggered by a fever. This type of seizure can occur when a child's fever spikes or drops rapidly.
The family has made it their mission to raise money to protect children from this fate. They have been successful in their fundraising efforts, which include events and donations.
The funds raised are used to purchase monitors for infant beds, which are then provided to families in need. Further details about the family's story and their efforts are available.
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Published: August 23, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
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