R. Darin Wainscott's greatest passions were watching his two children play sports and horse shows, particularly those for quarter horses. Darin was also devoted to his work, his church, and his community. He had signed up to be an organ donor many years prior so that he could help others when the time came. On February 27, 2013, he suffered a sudden, massive brain stem aneurysm and died the next day. His selfless act saved the lives of at least four people and gave two people the gift of sight. His legacy lives on through the Giving Fore Living Foundation, which supports donation awareness and local causes.

Darin's Story

In 1992, R. Darin Wainscott married his high school sweetheart, Annie. Together they shared a love for raising quarter horses, watching their two children play sports, and horse shows. Darin was employed as an operations manager at an area electric company. He was also an active member of the community, his church, and served as a member of the Butler Bear Backers.

Darin had made the decision to be an organ donor during a routine driver's license renewal many years prior so that he could help save the lives of others when the time came. On February 27, 2013, he suffered a sudden and massive brain stem aneurysm while at work. Annie felt relieved that the question of whether Darin should be an organ donor had already been answered when he signed up on the registry. On February 28, Darin was pronounced brain dead. His selfless act saved the lives of at least four people and gave two people the gift of sight. All of Darin's organs had immediate function for their recipients.

Darin's family is proud to remember him as a man of character who gave so much in life and in death. His legacy continues through the Giving Fore Living Foundation, which raises money to support donation awareness and other local causes.

"Darin was a good 'ol country boy," said Annie. "He was honest, giving and would help anyone." He still does.