![]() We never know when we’re going to have to leave this world and that anybody can help someone after our lives end.” I’m very proud to be part to be of the Indy Eleven organization that is supporting and using the platform to spread the word. “It really touched me in a way that I automatically got in touch with the people in the organization with his family because I wanted to be part of it as well,” Rebellon said, “It is amazing how you can use the platform in honor of his cause, and his family’s cause is unbelievable. Additionally, Rebellon asked how he could be part of the foundation in some way. Rebellon said he is a huge racing fan, so the opportunity to learn about this cause was important for him. So, I think that what they’re doing for him and carrying on his name is inspiring.” “Seeing that personal side, and his father and his sister gave heartfelt stories, it was extremely emotional, and powerful at the same time. “They had Bryan’s first helmet, first gear, all of his helmets and trophies,” Blake said. While at the garage, Blake said the memorabilia for Clauson stood out to him adding more to the importance of Clauson’s legacy. It is an honor for us as an organization to represent in some tribute to Bryan for everything that he did on the track and off the track.” “He made me really think of how you can help so much even after you pass away. “I became a father 11 months ago, and seeing his father, his mother, his family, everybody came together to honor him ,” Rebellon said. Like Blake, Rebellon said being a father helped him think of how important the event would be. Indy Eleven midfielder Bryam Rebellon said after going to the garage, being able to spread the message of Clauson’s story was important. “I know I was, and a lot of my teammates, were very touched by the story and inspired.” “Having kids of my own, seeing the perspective of Bryan’s dad being there and telling us the story firsthand, it was very emotional,” Blake said. Indy Eleven midfielder Jack Blake said it was an emotional but inspiring day. Learning more about the meaning of this event, Jones said a few staff members took the Indy Eleven team to the Clauson Marshall Garage to understand what this night truly meant by showing a video of Clauson’s heart recipient. Additionally, a lucky fan won a racing helmet containing the entire starting field for the Indy Grand Prix by showing they were an existing organ donor or signing up with the Indiana Donor Network. 27-30 where Jones said he is hoping to take some of the players to witness for themselves.Īt the match, Indy Eleven auctioned player warm-ups promoting BC39 and Clauson. On the racing side, the BC39 Driven2SaveLives event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway involves multiple-day programming spanning Sept. “So, the way we got tied to it is when our schedule came out, I was already planning on going to the race… And I thought, well, that’d be cool if we could figure out a way to tie in this crowd and our game.” Jones said he looked for the opportunity for the event as soon as the Indy Eleven schedule came out. Everybody’s sitting there going ‘We have to run this race.’” “The first year of BC39, it had horrific rain, and there was a noise ordinance not a soul left, everybody stood and waited until this race was able to get done… a rainbow showed up over in this first annual. “I’m a huge race fan, so that’s how this got to Indy Eleven being involved…I’ve actually gone to the event almost every year,” Jones said. Jones said he was immediately drawn to Clauson’s story after attending the first BC39 night in 2018. Indy Eleven Director of Community Relations Jonathan Jones, an avid racing fan, developed the idea for a cross-promotion event with BC39 and Indy Eleven. However, Clauson, unbeknownst to his family, was an organ donor which resulted in him saving five lives through organ donation and heal many more through tissue donation. Clauson was a prolific, professional racer, winning sprint car racing titles and competing in the Indianapolis 500 three times before passing in a midget sprint racing crash in 2016. 24, 2023 with opportunities to bring awareness to the organization. Honoring the late dirt track open-wheel driver Bryan Clauson, Indy Eleven held a Driven2SaveLives BC39 match day event on Sept. Future Eleven: Academy Development Programīy: Connor Mahoney, Indy Eleven Communications.Military Appreciation Program Ticket Donations.
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