An Athlete's Story: Erik Compton

There are many different characteristics of a personality that make a champion. For Erik Compton, it’s perseverance. For Jannine and Isaac, two donors who have saved Erik’s life, that characteristic is selflessness. Both Jannine and Issac were young adults who signed up to be organ donors before their lives were cut short.
It is because of their willingness to become donors that Erik, a PGA pro-golfer who just made the cut for the Honda Classic, is able to continue playing golf and raising his two month old daughter, Petra. He is able to continue loving his wife, Barbara, and he treasures each new day because it truly is a gift. Erik lives not only because of his own personal strength and endurance, but also because two individuals made one incredible decision. They didn’t hesitate. They registered to be donors.

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You can find out more about Erik Compton in this week’s Sports Illustrated: http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1154479/1/index.htm

Written by Evan Roberts