Known for always helping people in need, Mikiyas (Miki) Hatton continues to do so even in death. 

On Friday, Nov. 1, the 20-year-old Salmon Arm man suffered a stroke caused by complications from the numerous injuries he sustained in a car crash in the Rogers Pass on Oct. 19. Though his family is reeling from the loss, his mother, Sheri Doyle said in an email that 鈥渉e was able to save lives through three organ donations in addition to his eyes being donated.鈥�

In a GoFundMe account established by his step-sister Taylor McLaren, she described Miki as 鈥渃ompassionate, altruistic and noble, always working to lend a hand to those in need.鈥� He demonstrated those qualities from an early age when at just six years old he raised over $20,000 for clean water in his home country of Ethiopia

鈥淗e truly was an amazing young man,鈥� his dad Lyle Hatton said. 

McLaren added that Miki 鈥渨as a source of inspiration for many and will forever remain in the hearts and memories of all who cherished him.鈥� 

The support received through the GoFundMe campaign, which reached $29,100 through 212 donations, will be allocated for memorial services and the family as they cope with their loss. 

Hatton said memorial services will be held in 100 Mile House on Nov. 16, in Salmon Arm the following Saturday, Nov. 23.