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Hannah’s Home Gala Raises Record Amount

The Hannah’s
Home of South
Florida Fourth
Annu a l Ga l a ,
Reaching for
the Stars, broke
fundraising records
for the organization
with more than
$500,000 in gross
proceeds. Abby Brennan, Tania Rogers, Joanne
Held on March 2 Dively
at the Pelican Club
in Jupiter, the gala Hannah’s Home residents
gathered nearly
340 supporters and This year’s gala featured WPTV and Fox 29 anchor Tania
guests. The event Rogers as an honorary guest and emcee. Legends Radio
was chaired by personality Mike McGann led the live auction.
former Tequesta The Mastroianni Family Hannah’s Home offers a two-year residential program
mayor , Abby that provides food, lodging, clothing, and medical care at
Brennan. George G. who have nowhere else to turn,” said Abby Brennan. “True no cost to its residents. Since its doors opened in 2011, 81
Gentile, president George G. Gentile, Stephanie to this year’s theme, we are empowering these courageous infants have found a home at Hannah’s Home.
of 2GHO, and Mitrione women to reach for the stars and achieve their dreams.” About Hannah’s Home Of South Florida
Stephanie Mitrione, Hannah’s Home is in the midst of a $14 million capital Providing a safe and loving Christian environment for
South Florida community relations and marketing specialist campaign to add a two-story dormitory and four transition single, pregnant young women, Hannah’s Home is a maternity
served as honorary cochairs. cottages. Following last year’s gala, the nonprofit added an facility with a mission of offering hope and transforming lives
The Mastroianni Family Foundation was the gala’s on-site chapel. The funds raised at this year’s gala will go through counseling, life skills development, and educational
presenting sponsor. toward the construction of two duplex transitional cottages, opportunities. More information is available at www.
“Setting records is gratifying, but more important is the a project that will begin in early fall. The cottages will hannahshomesf.org.
lifeline this fundraising provides to young pregnant women provide housing for four mothers and their babies.

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Food Allergies Can Cause

A Variety Of Symptoms In Children

What Is A Food Allergy? right away. Your child’s pediatrician may refer you to an range of allergic and immunologic disorders, from
A food allergy is an allergist who can help you confirm whether your child has asthma to food and skin allergies. To schedule an
abnormal immune system a true food allergy and if strict avoidance of the offending appointment with Dr. Perez or another Cleveland Clinic
response which occurs food is necessary. Florida allergy specialist, call (877) 463-2010 or visit
when the body mistakes an Physicians in Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Department ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/Access.
ingredient in food – usually of Allergy and Immunology treat patients with a wide
a protein – as harmful.
The reaction typically
occurs shortly after the food
is ingested and reactions
can vary from mild to
severe. Individuals with
food allergies are advised to
strictly avoid the offending
foods in order to avoid a Arnaldo Perez, M.D., Allergy
potentially serious life- and Clinical Immunology
threatening reaction called
anaphylaxis.
“Any food may cause an allergic reaction, but some
food allergies are much more common than others,” says
Arnaldo Perez, M.D., a Cleveland Clinic Florida allergy
and immunology specialist who practices at the Cleveland
Clinic Florida locations in Wellington and Coral Springs.
“Eight foods – milk, eggs, peanuts, wheat, soy, tree nuts,
fish and shellfish – are responsible for 90 percent of food
allergies in children.”
What Are The Symptoms Of A Food Allergy?
Symptoms of a food allergy can range from mild to
severe. These may include:
• Skin problems: rash, hives, swelling, itching
• Stomach problems: cramping, nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea
• Respiratory symptoms: shortness of breath, cough or
wheezing
Anaphylaxis is a very serious allergic reaction that
is quick in onset. It can involve a number of symptoms
including an itchy rash, throat swelling or a drop in blood
pressure; if untreated, it can even result in death.
What Should I Do If I Think My Child Has A Food
Allergy?
If your child has symptoms that indicate an allergy to
a particular food, keep that food out of your child’s diet
and discuss the symptoms with your child’s pediatrician