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IndyCar: Wilson's organ donation adds to legacy

Justin Wilson's death on Monday sent the world of motor racing into a state of mourning, but the 37-year-old's role as an organ donor has also given hope to those facing a different kind of despair. With the consent of his wife Julia, Wilson's organs were harvested and have been donated to six recipients in less than 24 hours. As his younger brother Stefan shares, the gesture only adds to the great driver's legacy. "It sums up who he was; he's touching people he doesn't even know, and it shows what kind of person Justin Wilson was," said Stefan, who was with his brother when he passed. "We lost him yesterday, and it's one of those tough questions that come up afterwards. He...
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