Beanie Wells
Sport: American Football
Position: Running back
Team: Ohio State University, Arizona Cardinals (NFL)
DOB: August 7, 1988
Accomplishments: Parade All-American 2006, U.S. Army All-American Bowl MVP 2006, All-Big Ten first team 2007, 3x Big Ten Champion – OSU 2006-2008, 31st overall draft pick 2009 NFL Draft.
Beanie Wells grew up as one of 11 children. Being involved in sports kept his family busy. Football meant everything to Beanie as he played for one of the top colleges in the nation and was drafted by an iconic professional team. But his career changed in a split second when he injured his Achilles tendon and complications ended his dreams. Donor tissue was used to reconstruct his Achilles. His donor’s heroic gift allows him to run and play with his sons. Organ donation continues to touch his family today as his father waits for a kidney transplant. Beanie wants to pass on his gratitude and encourages everyone to sign up as an organ, eye and tissue donor.