Tram's Legacy
A life that continues to guide others toward hope.
Trammell Evans, known to everyone as Tram, was the kind of person who made every room brighter simply by walking into it. He was adventurous, endlessly curious, deeply generous and had a gift for making people feel seen. Whether he was hiking a mountain, making someone laugh, or helping a stranger, Tram lived with an open heart.
His Battle
Quiet
Like millions of Americans, Tram quietly struggled with Alcohol Use Disorder.
After getting sober in 2021, he didn't just recover — he thrived. He completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, explored the American West and embraced life with a renewed sense of purpose. He regularly stopped to help others, often buying meals for people experiencing homelessness. That was Tram. Even during his own recovery, he was thinking about someone else.
In the spring of 2023, Tram relapsed. Attempting to get sober on his own, Tram entered Joshua Tree National Park hoping to return a few days later sober. He experienced Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome — a serious medical condition that can become life-threatening without proper medical care.
What followed was nine months of searching, hoping and not knowing. His family refused to give up. When Tram's remains were finally found, the search came to an end — but a new purpose was just beginning.
Purpose
The People Carrying His Legacy Forward
TENS Foundation wasn't created in a boardroom. It was created by a family determined to make sure no one else experiences the loss they did.
Today, every event, partnership, educational resource and person we help is rooted in that same purpose: helping others get sober safely.
Amy Evans
Founder
After losing her son, Amy transformed unimaginable grief into a mission to ensure no other family faces Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome alone.
Charlie Evans
Executive Director
Charlie is committed to honoring his brother's legacy by expanding education, building partnerships and making recovery resources more accessible.
Jake Evans
Director
Jake carries his brother's legacy forward by building community, leading outreach efforts and creating spaces where hope & recovery can flourish.
Sally deGozzaldi
Board Member
As Tram's aunt, Sally witnessed both his struggle and his strength. Today, she helps other families find hope, education and support.
Patsy Stouch
Treasurer
With decades of financial leadership and a deep connection to the Evans family, Patsy helps steward the foundation's resources so its mission can continue to grow.
Mike
Board Member
A close friend of the Evans family and experienced nonprofit fundraiser, Mike helps expand the foundation's impact by building support for its mission.
Our family can't change Tram's story. But together, we can help change someone else's.
