celebrating cross
food allergy awareness
This January 15, 2024, marks seven years since Cross Hatfield suffered from anaphylactic shock after ingesting a brownie that contained cashew powder at a restaurant with his family.
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Cross fought for his life for 5 long days in the PICU at Scottish Rite Hospital.
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Cross is a Level 5 Anaphylactic, the most severe of cases, and experienced every symptom of a reaction within five minutes of exposure to peanuts and tree nuts.
what is anaphylaxis?
Anaphylaxis is an extremely severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur within seconds or minutes to exposure to an allergen.
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Symptoms can affect several areas of the body, including breathing and blood circulation, and requires epinephrine (adrenaline) within minutes of the reaction.
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Those affected by anaphylaxis require emergency care immediately.
symptoms of anaphylaxis
Symptoms include
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Difficulty breathing
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Reduced blood pressure (e.g., pale, weak pulse, confusion, loss of consciousness)
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Weakness or fainting
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Skin symptoms or swollen lips
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Gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., vomiting, diarrhea, cramping)
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Cross Hatfield experienced every single symptom.
common allergens
Although nearly any food can trigger an allergic reaction, there are ten foods that cause the majority of reactions:
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Peanut
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Milk
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Egg
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Soy
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Wheat
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Tree Nut
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Shellfish
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Fish
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Sesame
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Gluten
Cross has Level 5 Anaphylaxis to Peanuts and Tree Nuts.
what is 'celebrating cross'?
Celebrating Cross is the day we celebrate our survivor!
We have music, dancing, hors d'oeuvres, dinner, silent auction, and dollar dance with the Guest of Honor!
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Through awareness and education, we pray that compassion and understanding of food allergies are a priority for all. We are forever grateful for the nurses and doctors who fought fearlessly for Cross' recovery and for the opportunity to raise money and celebrate Cross as our Brave Anaphylactic Survivor in this special event.
Thank you to those who
donated to the Silent Auction !
The Hatfield Family
Variant Brewing
RO Hospitality
Garrison Portraits
Steel and Cotton
Pure Romance
Rodan & Fields
Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails
The Duren Family
Lily Sage
Scout & Molly's
ZuZZu
Le Creusset
VG Bistro
Monat Hair Products
Dry Bar
Vas Kouzina
Megan Reeves William Juxdaposed Art Studio
fab'rik
Fairfield Inn Cumming
Deep Roots
Custom Building Products
Aurora Movie Theater
Mary Kay
Romantic Farmhouse Antiques
Ida's Charms
Babe Ruth Enterprises
Canton Soap Co.
C&S Chowder House
Shearious Salon
Sabrina's Colour Bar
Regency Art & Frame
My Clayground
Chef Natasha Cary
The Woulfin Family
Scout & Molly