At just 13 years old, Esra Haynes tragically died after inhaling aerosol deodorant in a viral trend called chroming, which involves inhaling toxic chemicals to get high. A healthy, talented athlete and co-captain of her netball team, Esra suffered cardiac arrest during a sleepover on March 31, leading to irreversible brain damage.

Her devastated parents, Andrea and Paul, described their heartbreak in interviews, sharing how they had no prior knowledge of chroming and are now working to raise awareness to prevent similar tragedies. They emphasized the need for better education on the dangers of such trends.

Esra’s siblings and community continue to grieve the loss of a bright, young soul. Her parents hope to honor her memory by spreading awareness about the life-threatening risks of chroming, which has already claimed too many young lives.