I AM DRIVEN
BRYAN. ALLIE. LESTER.
We were honored to highlight these Hoosier heroes in our new television commercial, I Am Driven. These amazing individuals and their families said YES to donation. Their legacies will last forever, and their generous spirits are shown in the tributes written by their families, which you can read below. Thank you, Bryan, Allie and Lester. You are our heroes.
BRYAN TIMOTHY CLAUSON
“Because Bryan saved five lives and started a movement…”
Bryan Clauson was a son, brother, friend and dog dad. He was the true definition of a champion – always humble, always gracious and the perfect role model. Bryan made the people around him strive to be better. Always welcoming, Bryan had a knack for making everyone who came into contact with him feel important. At just 27 years old, Bryan left a legacy that will last forever. He was a master of his craft, an absolute superstar on the racetrack and an exemplary ambassador for the sport he so dearly loved. To really understand Bryan, all you had to do was look in his eyes. You could see the scope of his whole being – the fierce competitor he was on the track, the vibrant zest he had for life and the deep love he had for his family. Saving lives through organ donation is just another example of Bryan’s generosity. He was always going above and beyond and expecting nothing in return. Bryan is our hero.
-Tribute submitted by the family of Bryan Clauson
“Because Lester was a hero as a veteran and an organ donor…”
Lester was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, son and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a man anyone could count on. Lester enlisted in the Air Force right out of high school and served from 1962 until 1967. Before he passed, he made the decision to donate his organs in hopes that it would save lives. Lester enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing card games, hanging out with his beloved grandson Kwame, grilling, tending to his garden and feeding the many stray cats of the neighborhood. He loved to blast his old school music, and when he wasn’t doing that, he would watch western movies. Lester was loved by many and became a hero not only as a veteran but also as an organ donor.
-Tribute submitted by the family of Lester McClyde Jr.
Lester McClyde Jr.
Allie Marie Schafer
“Because Allie’s legacy lives on…”
Allie was a vibrant 3-year-old girl who lost her life in May 2020. She was a ray of sunshine, a free spirit with a wild and sassy “boss baby” personality. She knew what she wanted and knew how to get it. Allie loved playing with her Barbies, riding her gator, playing with animals and yelling “I go higher!” while being pushed in her swing. She loved to wear her jammies and walk around barefoot. She always wanted to do what her big sisters were doing. Allie’s story did not end that day in May. Her parents said YES to donation which made Allie a hero to everyone who knew her and even those who didn’t. Allie’s family members are heroes for saying yes, and we will never forget the impact she made in three short years. She was and always will be our little angel.
-Tribute submitted by the family of Allie Schafer