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Evangeline

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My beautiful niece, Caelah, and her wonderful husband, Landon, had to say farewell to their precious daughter of 5 weeks and 1 day. Caelah’s pregnancy was a time of joy as we all eagerly awaited the arrival of their first child.

On November 7th their dream came true
but it was quickly discovered something was wrong. Evie was diagnosed with Congenital Heart Disease. She had her first surgery to fix structural issues at one week old. She later went into cardiac arrest and was kept alive by the support of a heart machine called an ECMO. Unfortunately there was too much damage to her kidneys and liver for her to qualify as a heart transplant recipient.

Over the course of her 5 weeks at the hospital Evie showed us all her resilient spirit and sweetness. Everyone who met her was surprised and charmed by the alertness and strength of her gaze, despite her body being so sick. In the end it was her kidneys that could not sustain her.

She passed peacefully in her mother’s and father’s arms. Fully knowing their love for her. Evie has forever changed our lives. There has been such an outpouring of love and support from family and friends for Caelah and Landon. We decided to setup this GoFundMe account as an outlet in response to the requests from all of those who want to help. Monies raised will be used to cover funeral costs and medical expenses for precious Evie as well as self care for Caelah and Landon.

Any amount is appreciated as well as your prayers.


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Donations 

  • John Oneill
    • $250
    • 1 yr
  • Mike & Nancy Fujii
    • $500
    • 1 yr
  • Anonymous
    • $100
    • 1 yr
  • Anonymous
    • $20
    • 1 yr
  • Jane Hitchiner
    • $75
    • 1 yr
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Organizer and beneficiary

Renee Hellmuth
Organizer
New Haven, CT
Caelah-Beth Butler
Beneficiary

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