Summary
In a supermarket in Flintshire, seven-month-old Rupert Smith stopped breathing due to a seizure linked to his rare neurological disorder. His mother, Siobhan, performed CPR until emergency services arrived and he was then airlifted to a hospital. The family is working to raise funds for Rupert's treatment, as the condition requires specialized care not fully available in the UK.
Key Facts
- Rupert Smith is a seven-month-old baby with Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (AHC).
- He suffered a seizure and stopped breathing in a Tesco store in Broughton Park.
- Rupert's mother administered CPR, and he was later flown to Alder Hey Children's Hospital.
- Rupert continues to experience significant seizures and is undergoing tests in the hospital.
- The Smith family is raising money for treatment and possible participation in clinical trials in the US.
- The evacuation of the supermarket and the swift response from emergency services highlighted the seriousness of Rupert's condition.
- AHC can cause episodes of paralysis, seizures, abnormal movements, and breathing issues.
- The family's charity, Rupert's Rainbow, has raised about £65,000 for research and potential treatment in the US.
