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Scottish Sun
10 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Teen, 19, dies after viral social media ‘dusting' challenge went wrong leaving family ‘utterly devastated'
The teen's heartbroken dad Aaron O'Rouke described how his daughter dreamed of fame Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A TEEN has died after taking part in the viral "dusting" challenge that went wrong leaving her family "utterly devastated". Renna O'Rourke, 19, from Arizona, tragically passed on Sunday after being in an intensive care unit for a week. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Renna O'Rourke, 19, from Arizona, tragically passed on Sunday Credit: Facebook 3 Renna and her boyfriend used an app delivery service to have the cleaning agent delivered to their door Credit: Facebook Dusting involves young people inhaling aerosols like spray deodorant, paint thinner or keyboard cleaners. Renna went into cardiac arrest before later being declared brain dead after using a cleaning product to take part in the deadly challenge. The teen's heartbroken dad Aaron O'Rouke described how his daughter dreamed of fame. He told AZFamily: "She always said, 'I'm gonna be famous, Dad. Just you watch. I'm gonna be famous', and unfortunately this is not under the most optimal of circumstances." Aaron and his wife Dana shared their daughter's tragic story to raise awareness of the social media challenge. Dana said: "There's no ID required. It's odorless. It's everything kids look for. "They can afford it, they can get it, and it doesn't show in mom and dad's drug test." The mom explained how Renna and her boyfriend used an app delivery service to have the cleaning agent delivered to their door. She told 12news: "[Renna] and her boyfriend had Door Dashed product to my house and I didn't know. "It's keyboard cleaner. I didn't know what they were doing with it. Pheobe Bishop cops arrest 34-year-old flatmate who was last to see missing Aussie teen on explosive journey to airport "We want to make sure that we use our tragedy so that no other parent has to experience looking at their child on life support and a ventilator and not breathing on her own all because she huffed out of a can." Dr. Randy Weisman, from the HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, explained how inhaling aerosols can make users feel drunk or euphoric for a few minutes. But such use can result in liver failure, heart failure and lung disease among other irreversible issues - or death. He told AZFamily: "This is extremely concerning. "When they inhale these chemicals in the gas it will actually replace the oxygen within their lungs and within the rest of their body." Renna's parents said that the only light to come from her passing is that her organs have gone on to save at least six other people. Mom Dana said: "Through that we're finding strength and purpose. "She will be unbelievably missed, leaving the most aching hole in our lives, but if her life is to mean anything, we are going to do what we can to prevent somebody else's child from being where ours is right now. "She will be unbelievably missed, leaving the most aching hole in our lives, but if her life is to mean anything, we are going to do what we can to prevent somebody else's child from being where ours is right now." A post on the GoFundMe set up for Renna read: "On Sunday, June 1st at 1:30pm, our wonderful daughter, after 4 days in the ICU, was pronounced brain dead. "She was the light in every room she walked into, and the pain that her family and friends feel is simply immeasurable. "We want to use the proceeds of this fundraiser to cover the extensive medical bills, burial costs, therapy costs, and to spread awareness about the dangers of Huffing/Dusting, the practice of inhaling keyboard cleaner or similar."
Extra.ie
17 hours ago
- Health
- Extra.ie
Parents issue warning as 19-year-old dies following viral trend
A 'vivacious' 19-year-old has died after taking part in a viral social media trend called 'dusting.' Renna O'Rourke often told her parents Dana and Aaron that she was going to be famous, with the pair devastated that Renna has found fame under horror circumstances. The young woman was pronounced brain dead at 1.30pm on Sunday, June 1 after four days in ICU (Intensive Care Unit) with her parents raising awareness to the dangers of 'dusting.' A 'vivacious' 19-year-old has died after taking part in a viral social media trend called 'dusting.' Pic: Go Fund Me The viral trend sees youngsters sniffing computer dusting spray in a bid to get high, with Dana explaining to AZ Family: 'There's no ID required. It's odourless. It's everything kids look for. 'They can afford it, they can get it, and it doesn't show in mom and dad's drug test.' The dangerous trend is also known as chroming and/or huffing. ICU lead at HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Centre told the publication that when inhaled, the gas replaces oxygen within a person's lungs and the rest of their body. Renna O'Rourke often told her parents Dana and Aaron that she was going to be famous, with the pair devastated that Renna has found fame under horror circumstances. Pic: Facebook This leads to a drunk feeling for a number of minutes with one go at the viral trend causing potentially fatal damage. Dr Weisman detailed: 'Failure of the liver, heart failure, disease of the lungs.' American teen Renna's death was caused by sudden sniffing death syndrome, with a number of teenagers dying as a result. Dana appealed to parents of teenagers to search their rooms to ensure they weren't in possession of the product. 'Don't trust and that sounds horrible, but it could save their life,' she said. A Go Fund Me has since been launched for the Love and Legacy of the late Renna, with her father Aaron detailing that the funds will be used for medical bills, burial and therapy costs and to aid with spreading awareness. 'We are currently actively working on both a TV news segment and pursuing legislation to help prevent any other families from having to go through this,' he added.
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Health
- Express Tribune
What is the 'dusting' challenge? 19-year old dies after participating in viral trend online
A 19-year-old Arizona teenager has died after participating in a deadly social media trend called the 'dusting challenge,' sparking urgent warnings from doctors and devastated parents. Renna O'Rourke was declared brain dead after inhaling computer dusting spray—a form of inhalant abuse known as 'dusting' or 'chroming'—that replaces oxygen in the body, causing sudden organ failure. Renna's father, Aaron O'Rourke, confirmed her death on June 1 after four days in intensive care. 'She always said, 'I'm gonna be famous, Dad. Just you watch. I'm gonna be famous,'' he told AZ Family. 'Unfortunately this is not under the most optimal of circumstances.' The 'dusting' trend has gained traction online among teens, who inhale cleaning sprays to feel temporarily euphoric. Dr. Randy Weisman of HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center said, 'It replaces the oxygen within their lungs and body,' noting it can lead to heart failure, liver damage, and death. Renna's official cause of death was sudden sniffing death syndrome. A GoFundMe page set up by her father is raising funds for medical and funeral costs, and aims to spread awareness of the lethal consequences of inhalant abuse. The family is urging parents to take action. 'Don't trust. That sounds horrible, but it could save their life,' Dana added.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Teen 'desperate to be famous' dies after dangerous viral 'dusting' challenge
Renna O'Rourke, 19, suffered a cardiac arrest after she took part in the dusting challenge with doctors being unable to save her and donating her organs following her death A teenager said to have dreamed of being famous has tragically died after doing the deadly social media "dusting" challenge. Renna O'Rourke, 19, from Arizona, US, sadly died on Sunday last week following a seven-day stint in a hospital's intensive care unit after she took part in the challenge that has spread online. Dusting, also known as huffing or chroming, involves kids inhaling aerosols, including items such as keyboard cleaners. Renna went into a cardiac arrest following the challenge and was declared braindead. Her father, Aaron, said Renna had always wanted to be famous and dreamed of being a star. Speaking to the AZFamily outlet, he said: "She always said, 'I'm gonna be famous, Dad. Just you watch. I'm gonna be famous', and unfortunately this is not under the most optimal of circumstances." Aaron and wife Dana shared what happened to their daughter in a bid to warn others. Dana said: "There's no ID required. It's odourless. It's everything kids look for. They can afford it, they can get it, and it doesn't show in mom and dad's drug test." Renna and her boyfriend used an app delivery service to get the cleaner sent to their home. Speaking to 12News, Dana said: "[Renna] and her boyfriend had Door Dashed product to my house and I didn't know. It's keyboard cleaner. I didn't know what they were doing with it. "We want to make sure that we use our tragedy so that no other parent has to experience looking at their child on life support and a ventilator and not breathing on her own all because she huffed out of a can." Dr Randy Weisman of HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center told AZFamily: "This is extremely concerning. When they inhale these chemicals in the gas it will actually replace the oxygen within their lungs and within the rest of their body." Weisman said the challenge makes a person feel drunk or euphoric. He added that liver failure, heart failure and disease of the lungs were all possible. Following Renna's death, her organs went on to save at least six people's lives. Dana continued: "Through that we're finding strength and purpose. She will be unbelievably missed, leaving the most aching hole in our lives, but if her life is to mean anything, we are going to do what we can to prevent somebody else's child from being where ours is right now. "She will be unbelievably missed, leaving the most aching hole in our lives, but if her life is to mean anything, we are going to do what we can to prevent somebody else's child from being where ours is right now." The family have created a GoFundMe page to cover medical and funeral costs. Since being launched, the fundraiser has amassed $10,456 (£7,727) in donations, far beyond its $5,000 (£3,691) target.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Teen, 19, dies after viral TikTok ‘dusting' challenge went wrong leaving family ‘utterly devastated'
The teen's heartbroken dad Aaron O'Rouke described how his daughter dreamed of fame Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A TEEN, 19, has died after taking part in the viral TikTok "dusting" challenge that went wrong, leaving her family "utterly devastated". Renna O'Rourke, from Arizona, tragically passed on Sunday after being in an intensive care unit for a week. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Renna O'Rourke, from Arizona, tragically passed on Sunday Credit: Facebook 4 Renna and her boyfriend used an app delivery service to have the cleaning agent delivered to their door Credit: Facebook 4 Renna went into cardiac arrest before later being declared brain dead Credit: YouTube Dusting involves young people inhaling aerosols like spray deodorant, paint thinner or keyboard cleaners. Renna went into cardiac arrest before later being declared brain dead after using a cleaning product to take part in the deadly challenge. The teen's heartbroken dad Aaron O'Rouke described how his daughter dreamed of fame. He told AZFamily: "She always said, 'I'm gonna be famous, Dad. Just you watch. I'm gonna be famous', and unfortunately this is not under the most optimal of circumstances." Aaron and his wife Dana shared their daughter's tragic story to raise awareness of the social media challenge. Dana said: "There's no ID required. It's odorless. It's everything kids look for. "They can afford it, they can get it, and it doesn't show in mom and dad's drug test." The mom explained how Renna and her boyfriend used an app delivery service to have the cleaning agent delivered to their door. She told 12news: "[Renna] and her boyfriend had Door Dashed product to my house and I didn't know. It's keyboard cleaner. I didn't know what they were doing with it. "We want to make sure that we use our tragedy so that no other parent has to experience looking at their child on life support and a ventilator and not breathing on her own all because she huffed out of a can." Pheobe Bishop cops arrest 34-year-old flatmate who was last to see missing Aussie teen on explosive journey to airport Dr. Randy Weisman, from the HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, explained how inhaling aerosols can make users feel drunk or euphoric for a few minutes. But such use can result in liver failure, heart failure and lung disease among other irreversible issues - or death. He told AZFamily: "This is extremely concerning. "When they inhale these chemicals in the gas it will actually replace the oxygen within their lungs and within the rest of their body." Renna's parents said that the only light to come from her passing is that her organs have gone on to save at least six other people. Mom Dana said: "Through that we're finding strength and purpose. "She will be unbelievably missed, leaving the most aching hole in our lives, but if her life is to mean anything, we are going to do what we can to prevent somebody else's child from being where ours is right now. "She will be unbelievably missed, leaving the most aching hole in our lives, but if her life is to mean anything, we are going to do what we can to prevent somebody else's child from being where ours is right now." A post on the GoFundMe set up for Renna read: "On Sunday, June 1st at 1:30pm, our wonderful daughter, after 4 days in the ICU, was pronounced brain dead. "She was the light in every room she walked into, and the pain that her family and friends feel is simply immeasurable. "We want to use the proceeds of this fundraiser to cover the extensive medical bills, burial costs, therapy costs, and to spread awareness about the dangers of Huffing/Dusting, the practice of inhaling keyboard cleaner or similar."
