Tyson Schreiber was a multi-sport athlete who won state-level medals in high school. When he received his learner's permit, he also learned about organ donation and said, "I want to be a donor." At age 16 and with his family's consent, he became a blood donor. In February 2012, at age 19, Tyson died as a result of critical injuries from a car accident. His mother Juliana takes comfort from the fact that "our beautiful son lives on through others," especially the six people alive today because of Tyson's willingness to donate life.

Tyson's Story

Tyson Lee Schreiber lived each day to its fullest. "He was an awesome son," recalled his mother Juliana. Tyson was a caring person who loved being outside where he could hunt, fish, water ski, and wakeboard.

He was an accomplished athlete and competed at the state level in track, football and basketball in high school. Tyson won the State 1A Long Jump medal and was selected to play in the 1A Eight-Man Football All Star game and the 1A All Star Basketball game at the state level. He graduated from high school in 2010 as salutatorian of his class. After graduation, he began pursuing a plumbing apprenticeship program.

When Tyson he turned 15 and wanted to get his learner's permit, his parents discussed organ donation with him. "When I explained to him about being a donor, he just said 'I want to be a donor,'" Juliana said. Tyson was also a blood donor at the age of 16 with parent's consent.

On February 12, 2012 Tyson was critically injured in an automobile accident and was taken to Corvallis where he died that same day. In keeping with his wishes, his family donated his heart, kidneys, pancreas, liver, eyes, and tissue. Since the donation, his family has received cards from the recipients and met his pancreas and kidney recipient.

Tyson's family has established the Tyson Schreiber Memorial Fund, which awards a $1,500 scholarship to an Alsea High School senior for use towards an apprenticeship or college career. In honor of his love for basketball, the Fund recently hosted the first annual Tyson Schreiber Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament.

"Tyson made an impact on a lot of people during the 19 years he was with us," Juliana affirmed. "There are six other families today that have a second chance to love their loved ones because of his willingness to give to others. There are two people that now can see through his beautiful eyes! He has helped more people than we even know about. We miss him so much, but our beautiful son lives on through others."