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Evan’s Story

Evan was a vibrant, fun, humorous, kind, affectionate and talented young man. He was a typical teenage boy who loved hanging out with his friends, playing video games, competing in sports and watching comedies (the more tasteless the better). Evan also had a serious side and was a dedicated volunteer who worked with needy students at the Cottage School in Pleasantville, NY, during his years at Horace Greeley High School. He also tutored Spanish-speaking immigrants in English through the school's Casa de Lengua program.

During the summer of 2011, Evan was home from his freshman year at the University of Connecticut. He was taking general studies classes with an emphasis on business. Which he had hoped to someday be an entrepreneur. Evan was also on the Ultimate Frisbee team. He was fast on his feet and that sport played well into his strengths. He loved the camaraderie and traveling to other schools to compete.

On the morning of June 16, 2011, Evan had been on his way to work with three other Chappaqua teens to a summer construction job in Woodbury Commons. At 7:50 am, the teens were in a fatal car crash.

After a 32-day courageous struggle to survive at Westchester Medical Center, Evan lost his life on July 18, 2011.

Evan’s Team’s mission is to help the local community.

Evan’s Team wanted to help trauma patients and families at the Westchester Medical Center by aiding in a much needed remodeling of the family waiting area. On a daily basis, helicopters efficiently medevac patients from all over New York State for what will inevitably be an extended stay for that patient.

Effectively treating a trauma victim also involves aiding to the family members who have been surprised by a loved-one’s injury and need to be comfortable while they are educated on life-sustaining decisions.

Before Evan’s Team, the waiting-area left a lot of room for improvement as the family members hunkered down for a long stay. The main focus of the renovation was to create a block of rooms where families could rest comfortably when possible and doctors can consult privately.