Bryan Clauson’s Organ Recipients to Attend Annual “Strut 2 Save Lives” Dog Walk
June 22, 2018
NOBLESVILLE, IN – On Sunday, June 24, 2018, Indiana Donor Network is once again partnering with the
Clauson family as they continue their annual “Strut 2 Save Lives” dog walk in honor of beloved race
car driver Bryan Clauson, who saved five lives through organ and tissue donation. Bryan, who died in
a racing accident in 2016, was one of the top five all-time USAC drivers. This year, two special guests
will attend: the recipients of Bryan’s heart and lungs. Bryan’s donation saved both of their lives.
Dan Alexander, a 65-year-old Papillion, Nebraska resident, received Bryan’s heart and Dan Gerdes, a
29-year-old Auburn, Nebraska resident, received Bryan’s lungs. Mr. Gerdes will address the attendees
about Bryan’s gift. This will be the first time many members of the Clauson family have met Mr. Gerdes.
As of June 21, event attendees have already raised over $16,000 in honor of Bryan’s donation. All
proceeds go to the Indiana Donor Network Foundation to help donor families and recipients.
Bryan’s mother, Diana Clauson, told Indiana Donor Network, “This event is very special to our family
because Bryan was a huge dog lover and having race fans with dogs just seem to fit our family.” She
added, “It makes me smile every time I think about Bryan living on and supporting this wonderful
organization while playing with our pups.”
The “Strut 2 Save Lives” dog walk will take place Sunday at 11:00 am at Dr. James A. Dillon Park at 6001
Edenshall Lane, Noblesville, IN. Registration opens at 10:00 am. Members of the media are encouraged
to attend.
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About Indiana Donor Network
Indiana Donor Network is one of 58 designated organ recovery organizations in the United States and
coordinates organ, tissue and eye donation throughout the state. Indiana Donor Network is devoted to
public education about donation and transplantation with the goal of saving and enhancing more lives.
For more information about Indiana Donor Network or to register your decision to become a donor, visit
IndianaDonorNetwork.org.
