2019 Evan Tellier

Name:                                     Evan Tellier

Type of Donation:             Organ, tissue and cornea donor

Age and Location:             Age 6 – Johnston, RI

Donation Date:                   8/25/2009

Sponsor:                                Honored by New England Donor Services

EVAN’S STORY

Evan Joseph Tellier was just beginning his life, and he managed to enjoy it with a passion, an easygoing smile, and a bubbly personality. His love of trying new things, and passion for swimming were only superseded by his love of family. Evan was so excited to be a big brother; he would tell anyone that would listen how his new baby sibling was gonna be nicknamed Jelly, because he was Peanut Butter!

Evan loved and was protective of his little brother, Brayden, often holding his hand or with his arm slung over Brayden’s shoulders. The two went everywhere together, often with Evan’s best friend and cousin, Andrew. The boys loved to hang out together despite the age difference. Evan loved going to his Aunty Nee Nee’s house and seeing his cousins, aunt, and uncle. Evan also enjoyed time with his entire family at the beach and would always be found in the water, happiest swimming an entire day away.

Evan had just graduated kindergarten and was excited to start school again. His love of math, numbers, and the human body were beyond his years. Evan often played with anatomy dolls that he could take apart and put back together. He loved looking at photos and videos of how the body worked. He was even sent home from school for “talking back” when he corrected his kindergarten teacher on the proper name for an epiglottitis.

Evan was able to donate his heart, kidneys, liver, and corneas. Being able to help save the lives of others would have made Evan very happy.