Michael was a rising first-grade student in the Lumberton School District. The district released a statement expressing their deepest condolences to the Stewart family.

In support of the family, a lemonade stand fundraiser will be held at the Old Fire House on Main Street in Lumberton on Saturday.

This event is particularly poignant, as Michael loved making lemonade and hosting lemonade stands in his neighborhood.

Additionally, a GoFundMe campaign has been set up to assist the Stewart family with funeral and memorial expenses. The campaign highlights Michael’s remarkable journey, from his premature birth to his joyous life.

The campaign organizer recalled the time Michael was born and the doctors told Enjoli the chances of his survival were very thin.

“Michael’s mother refused to believe that and with every ounce of her strength, advocacy, and faith, fought for his life,” the campaign states.

As a result, watching her little one grow into a wonderful little boy made Enjoli’s heart swell with joy. However, she had no idea her happiness was short-lived.

Michael is being remembered as a little boy with a heart of gold because of his kindness.