Scott Edwin Davis was a championship wrestler, skilled musician, outstanding surfer, skateboarder, sport fisherman and a friend with a smile, heart and spirit that affected everybody he knew. Scott was only 19 when he was killed in a skateboarding accident. When it became clear to the family that a miracle was not going to happen for Scott, a decision was made to donate his organs. Scott donated to five individuals that needed organ transplants. "Although his presence is missed, his optimism and passion for happiness continues to serve as an inspiration for all of us that knew him," said his mother, Mindy Davis.

Scott's Story

Scott Edwin Davis was an accomplished championship wrestler, a skilled musician/guitarist, an outstanding surfer, a skateboarder, a sport fisherman and most of all he was a friend with a heart and spirit that affected everybody he knew. He had an unbelievable, infectious smile that created instant happiness for anybody that was with him.

In his freshman year at Mater Dei High School, Scott was identified by his coaches as an individual with special talent, phenomenal stamina and a powerful drive to excel. He had exceptionally intuitive wrestling skills and was a varsity wrestler all four years of his high school career. His senior year, wresting in the 152 lb. weight class he was the league champion, 2nd place in the Southern California CIF tournament, and a participant in the California Masters Championship wrestling tournament. He was a champion.

Scott was only 19 when he was killed in a skateboarding accident. When it became clear to the family that a miracle was not going to happen for Scott, a decision was made to donate his organs to somebody that needed a miracle. OneLegacy placed his heart, liver, pancreas and kidneys with five different individuals that needed transplant organs to continue their lives.

In the years since Scott's death, the Davis family has been fortunate to meet the liver, kidney and heart recipients and their families. The Davis family feels a special bond with each recipient and their families, and continues to stay connected while honoring Scott's legacy.

Each April, over 300 family and friends of Scott gather and participate in the Donate Life Run/Walk Run at Cal State Fullerton to honor Scott's legacy and support the importance of organ donation. "Although his presence is missed, his optimism and passion for happiness continues to serve as an inspiration for all of us that knew him," said his mother Mindy Davis. "He had the heart of a champion and a smile that changed our lives forever."