CHICAGO (WLS) -- One family threw a surprise party on Tuesday to celebrate one year of having their young boy still with them.

Zayden Garrett, 8, nearly lost his life after getting shot twice during a shooting last year.

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Zayden's family brought out the ninja turtles, pizza, and his favorite snack on Tuesday, turning what was once one of the worst days of his life into the best one.

It is not Zayden's birthday, but with Doritos in hand, it is a celebration for another year of life.

"Today, on this day, I'm so glad that he's here and he's here to tell the story," said Rosie Liggins, Zayden's grandmother.

Exactly one year ago, then-7-year-old Zayden was inside their West Pullman home, waiting for pizza, when bullets came through t

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