Student Suffers Deadly Allergic Reaction After Being Given Brownie by a Friend

A seemingly ordinary gesture between friends turned into a critical reminder about food allergies when college student Hannah Glass unknowingly consumed a brownie containing peanut flour. The incident highlights the importance of vigilance with dietary restrictions and the hidden dangers of allergen exposure in unexpected places.

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A Gift with Tragic Consequences

19-year-old Hannah Glass
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Hannah Glass, a freshman at Maranatha Baptist University, had a well-known peanut allergy. On November 4, 2024, a friend from a women’s group on campus gave her a brownie made with roasted peanut flour, intended as a gluten-free option for other students. Unaware of the hidden ingredient, Glass took a bite. “The second bite, she knew something was wrong,” her father, David Glass, shared.

Family’s Devastating Decision

Hannah Glass on a ventilator after consuming the brownie
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Five days after the allergies, Hannah’s parents made the heart-wrenching decision to remove her from life support. “The majority of her brain was unmistakably, critically, and terminally damaged,” her family wrote in a Facebook post. The decision to donate her organs was a way to honor her legacy and give others a chance at life.

Hannah’s funeral was held at Calvary Baptist Church in Watertown and drew over 1,000 attendees. Described as “an exceptional student and a sweet-spirited servant in her church,” her loss has left an indelible mark on her university and community. A fundraiser on GiveSendGo has since raised over $28,000 to support her grieving family.

Hannah’s Legacy of Giving

Glass's family made the hard decision to donate her body to help other people from suffering the same fate as their daughter, and she was taken on an 'Honor Walk' before being able to give four people life-saving transplants
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This tragedy underscores the unpredictable nature of severe allergies and the need for vigilance. Hannah’s parents emphasized the importance of keeping EpiPens up to date and being mindful of hidden allergens. “We want to prevent other families from enduring the same pain,” her father said.

 

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