Brothers Mohamed (left) and Rami Haidar were both diagnosed with Alport Syndrome, a rare disorder that causes kidney disease.

DEARBORN — On Wednesday, May 22 at 6:30 p.m., community members will host a fundraising event to help 21-year-old Mohamed Haidar, who has been on dialysis for the last five years and is in desperate need of a kidney transplant.  Haidar requires a blood type A, or O kidney match. The dinner will take place at Greenfield Manor, located at 4770 Greenfield Road, Dearborn. Tickets are $25. 

Also, on Friday, May 31, a blood drive will be held, from 1-7 p.m. at the Islamic Institute of Knowledge, located at 6345 Schaefer Road, Dearborn. 

Coordinators and contact information are as follows:  Hassina Albana, 313.916.5987, or Pamela McMath, 313.916.3823.  For ticket purchases, call Hussein Dabajeh, 313.671.9966, or Fatima Charara, 313.598.9447.