His own appeals -- and after his death , his foundation 's -- for greater awareness of the need for organ donations are widely credited with bringing national attention to the problem .
Payton 's legacy continues through the charitable Walter and Connie Payton Foundation .
Payton 's own appeals -- and after his death , Payton 's foundation 's -- for greater awareness of the need for organ donations are widely credited with bringing national attention to the problem .
Payton 's legacy continues through the charitable Walter and Connie Payton Foundation .