A local nonprofit that raises awareness for pediatric organ donation is holding a fundraiser this week in Fort Mill.
The organization, Hayden's Hope, is named for Hayden Michael Nowkhah.
Days after he was born in 2011, a virus caused a fever which damaged the little boy's heart so badly, he was put on the heart transplant list.
The stroke also meant Hayden would no longer be eligible for a transplant. His family made the difficult decision that they didn't want him to suffer any longer. He passed away at just 39 days old.
Hayden underwent three surgeries before he suffered a stroke that severely damaged his brain. Doctors said Hayden had a 1 percent chance of living anything near a normal life.
His family started 'Hayden's Hope' with the goal of helping other children in need of transplants.
There will be a fundraiser to benefit 'Hayden's Hope' on Wednesday January 24 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Grapevine Wine Shop in Baxter Village in Fort Mill.
For more information about Hayden's Hope and to make a contribution, click here.