2017 Jasun Ty Hansen

JASUN “BUBBA” TY HANSEN

Organ Donor

Age 20 ~ Rancho Cucamonga, California

Donated on 2/29/2001

at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

Honored by donatelifeoc.org

Jasun decided at a young age to be an organ donor. Jasun Ty Hansen was born on September 4, 1981, to Rich and Donna Hansen in Fountain Valley, California. Growing up, he was the first grandchild in the family, so he was very well taken care of. Jason loved to play hockey, listen to music, and hang out with his friends. He suddenly passed in 2001, and when asked about organ donation, his parents already knew that’s what he wanted. He saved 3 lives with his donation. To his family’s delight, one of Jasun’s recipients, Erika, reached out and wrote a letter after receiving his kidney. The Hansen family now participates in the Donate Life Run/Walk in Fullerton to honor and remember Jasun and inspire the community to Donate Life.

Jasun’s Story

Jasun Ty Hansen was born on September 4, 1981, to Rich and Donna Hansen in Fountain Valley, California. Growing up, he was the first grandchild in the family, so he was very well taken care of. Jason loved playing hockey, listening to music and hanging out with his friends. Jasun’s mother says, “Jasun gave the BEST hugs. They were so tight. We sure miss those.”

Jasun decided at a young age to be an organ donor. He shared this with his dad one day while they were out. Jason was hurt suddenly in 2001 and his parents were told he wasn’t going to survive. When asked about organ donation, his parents already knew what Jasun wanted. He saved 3 lives with his donation.

To his family’s delight, one of Jasun’s recipients, Erika, reached out and wrote a letter after receiving his kidney. Erika was the same age as Jasun–2 months apart to the day. She thanked the donor family for the selfless act of donation. Donna remembers being really nervous before meeting Erika, but now Erika and her family are part of the Hansen family, celebrating holidays, birthdays and Erika’s donation day together.

Since Jasun became a donor, Rich and Donna have participated in the Donate Life Run/Walk in Fullerton. Every year they gather family and friends to honor and remember Jasun and inspire the community to Donate Life. Donna says, “We love coming to the Run Walk each year. It is a celebration of what my son did.”