Eleven-year-old Oakley Debbs was on vacation with his family in Maine around Thanksgiving. Despite having food allergies and asthma, the straight-A student from West Palm Beach, Florida, was also an outstanding athlete.
For the occasion, his family had purchased a Thanksgiving basket, and Oakley chose to have a piece of cake from the pre-made assortment of goodies.
The tragic course of events that followed led his family and friends to launch a campaign to help spread awareness and stop similar situations from happening to other people.
Despite having nut allergies and asthma, Oakley was an avid marathon runner who also loved tennis, football, and soccer. He fought these illnesses like a “brave and strong warrior,” according to his relatives.
