Kolby Crum

Type of Donation:          organs

Age and Location:          Age 18 – Moore, OK

Donation Date:             2/15/2020

Sponsor:                   Honored by LifeShare Transplant Donors Services of OK

KOLBY’S STORY

Kolby Crum always cared about others. He was never into sports, but he wanted to be on a team and joined cross-country. He liked it – and worked hard to excel. Kolby finished in the top 2 percent of athletes in the 2019 season. Not only did he work hard – he also ran alongside others to encourage them.

Kolby also enjoyed his community of friends who played board and card games together. He often played "Magic the Gathering" with a group of friends from around the city.

He was a silent leader and was hard working and encouraging. Younger students looked up to him, and for a good reason. He cared for and loved others deeply. Kolby aspired to help others in life and had planned to attend college on a cross-country scholarship, in pursuit of a degree in psychology.

When he was getting his driver's license, he registered to be an organ donor, understanding through that action that he could give hope and life to others. Just months later, a tragic event occurred, which shook the Oklahoma community. Kolby and his cross-country teammates were struck by a vehicle driving more than 80 miles per hour in a school zone. Kolby was one of three who lost their lives in the tragic incident.

After the incident and all measures to save Kolby's life had been explored, it was no surprise to his family to learn that he was a registered donor. Since Kolby was 18 and was registered, his parents supported his final wish to give to others by donating his organs and carrying on his legacy.