Piper Perri Seeks Aid With Final Expenses for Son

NEW ORLEANS—A GoFundMe page set up last week by adult performer Piper Perri seeking help with emergency medical expenses for her hospitalized son Hayden now additionally aims to assist with funeral expenses for the 2-year-old, who died Friday at New Orleans' University Medical Center. Perri first created the GoFundMe page a week ago Sunday, after University Medical Center doctors determined that Hayden had suffered severe brain trauma from a reported fall earlier that day. In an update yesterday to the page, Perri wrote, "Unfortunately, sometimes things happen that are beyond our control, or even doctors. And despite their best efforts and some of the best care in the state of Louisiana[,] Hayden was pronounced brain dead. "I made the gut-wrenching decision to make him an organ donor and he has gone on to save four or five other lives," she continued. "So, my little boy has died a hero. "The hospital stay was very long. He had many experts working on him, along with the surgery, life support, being in the ICU for an extended period of time, and now his funeral, cremation and memorial services. To this point I still honestly do not know the extent of the amount for his medical bills, but I know every little bit helps." AVN spoke with Perri Monday, and she offered the following comment: "I was surprised by the amount of support I've received and continue to receive from everyone in the industry. You all are like my little family. We really have each other's backs." Regarding the circumstances that led to Hayden's hospitalization, Perri said, "As far as I know my son fell down the steps and he may or may not have been shaken in an attempt to revive him." Perri was out of town the day Hayden was admitted to the hospital, and he was in the care of her boyfriend, Seth Redell. Local news outlets have reported that the doctors who examined Hayden claimed his injuries were consistent with "shaken baby syndrome," and that Redell was booked that day by the Jefferson Parish Sherriff's Office for second-degree cruelty to a child. Redell was released on bond, but re-arrested after Hayden's death Friday on suspicion of second-degree murder. Perri noted that she intends to start a foundation in Hayden's name to aid other families facing the same tragedy by which she's been struck, and that any amount she collects through GoFundMe in excess of what's needed to cover Hayden's hospital and funeral costs will go toward forming that foundation. To donate, click here.  Photo of Piper Perri by Chris King/ReelSeduction.com.