Mother to hold 3rd annual toy drive in Third Ward honoring son gunned down in 2019

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HOUSTON – A toy drive honoring a woman’s son who was killed in 2019 will be held in Third Ward Saturday evening.

Syble Davis, a Houston Community College English professor, is hosting the toy drive for her late son, Chase “The Wizard” Simon. Simon was gunned down in 2019 by a passerby and his killer was never found.

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The foundation was created to help give toys to area children and to help with burial expenses for families who lose their children unexpectedly, according to Davis in a statement.

This will be Davis’ third year hosting the toy drive.

Houstonians are welcome to drop off a new, unwrapped toy for children up to 12 years old.

The toy drive will take place outside Davis’ home at 3335 Rosedale St. in Third Ward between 4-8 p.m.


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