Michelle Bruno shows off her pup Maci at the event.

IndyCar Series driver Pippa Mann recalls her friend, late race car driver Bryan Clauson, and their shared love of both racing and dogs.

Dan Gerdes (left) of Auburn, Neb., and Dan Alexander (right) of Papillion, Neb., with Diana Clauson (middle), Bryan Clauson’s mom, at the June 30 Strut 2 Save Lives event at Dillon Park in Noblesville. Indiana Donor Network's and the Clauson family hosted the event to raise awareness for organ and tissue donation. Bryan Clauson died Aug. 7, 2016, after a crash at a midget car race in Kansas. Because he was an organ donor, his heart, lungs, kidneys and liver saved five lives. His tissue has the potential to enhance approximately 75 lives by 2026. Gerdes, who has suffered with Cystic Fibrosis since birth, received Clauson’s lungs, and Alexander received Clauson’s heart.

Dan Alexander, the recipient Bryan Clauson’s heart, holds the flag as guests of the June 30 Strut 2 Save Lives event recite the national anthem.

Noblesville residents, from left, Christina, Robert and Alexia Clayborn bring their 10-month-old Boston Terrier, Chappie, to the event.

Westfield resident Sharra Ferbrache carries her two Chihuahuas, Angel, left, and Dinky.

Noblesville resident Linda Coyne walks her dogs, Ralphy and Lilly, at the event.

Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear speaks to the crowd.