CLEVELAND — Bryce Dunlap, a 21-year-old from North Olmsted , died from complications of an anoxic brain injury on Nov. 16, leaving his family devastated by the unexpected loss.

They describe him as a "bright light — full of humor, kindness, and an energy that lifted everyone around him."

When Bryce renewed his driver's license, he made a choice that would one day connect him to the team he loved: He became an organ donor.

After his death, LifeBanc approached his parents with an option: If they personally knew anyone waiting for a transplant , they could request what's called a directed donation — choosing a specific recipient.

In that moment of grief, Bryce's family thought of Bernie Kosar. The legendary Browns quarterback had been awaiting a new liver and had been in the hospi

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