Love Lives On.
Hudson's Story
Hudson was pure joy — a curious, adventurous little boy who lit up every room he entered. He loved being outdoors, dancing with Mom and Dad, and eating just about everything, including his vegetables! His laugh was contagious, his smile came easily, and his gentle, happy nature made every day brighter. Hudson was so proud to soon become a big brother.
On the night of January 7th, 2024, something seemed off. Hudson had rosy cheeks, and a mild temperature of 99.1. Ginna put him to bed with snuggles and kisses — only to find him hours later, unresponsive.​
Despite a thorough autopsy, extensive testing, and in-depth genetic analysis, doctors found no illness, no abnormalities, and no explanation for his passing. Hudson’s death has been classified as Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC).
Losing Hudson has shattered our hearts in ways words can’t fully capture. But we are forever the keepers of his memory — carrying his love, his joy, and his light forward in everything we do.
This foundation exists in Hudson’s honor — to celebrate his beautiful life, to support families walking a similar path, and to bring much-needed attention to SUDC. Through this work, Hudson’s bright spirit lives on, touching hearts just as deeply as he always did.
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With love and appreciation,
Sam & Ginna Henriksen
What is SUDC?
Sudden Unexplained Death of a Child
Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) is a category of death for a child 12 months of age or older that remains unexplained after a thorough case investigation, including the performance of a complete autopsy, examination of the death scene, and clinical history review.
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children ages 5-9 years
525
Children in the U.S. were affected by sudden unexplained death in 2022.
37
children ages 10-14 years
152
teens ages 15-19 years
Facts about Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood
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Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) is a category of death for a child 12 months of age or older that remains unexplained after a thorough case investigation, including the performance of a complete autopsy, examination of the death scene, and clinical history review.
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Most often, a seemingly healthy child goes to sleep and never wakes up.
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At this time, we do not know what causes SUDC, how to predict it or how to prevent it.​
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A medical examiner or coroner could rule a child’s death SUDC when s/he completes a thorough evaluation and finds no other cause of death.
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See the National Organization for Rare Disorders’ (NORD) report on SUDC.
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children ages 5-9 years
247
children ages 1-4 years
37
children ages 10-14 years
152
teens ages 15-19 years
Fundraisers
Huddy’s Hike is our biggest fundraising event and the heart of our community. Each year, we walk together in honor of our sweet Hudson, raising awareness for SUDC and supporting families who’ve experienced unimaginable loss. It’s a day filled with love, connection, and purpose — and a reminder that none of us walk this path alone.
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The proceeds raised from this event go to support the SUDC Foundation and critical SUDC research studies.
"And if I must love
at this new distance
I will love you so fiercely
it will be felt in every universe that lies between us."
-Sara Rian