07/28/2026
If you've spent any time around the Upcountry History Museum over the last 15+ years, chances are you've met Jean. She's the one who quietly gets things done, jumps in wherever she's needed, and somehow manages to make you laugh with her perfectly timed, dry wit.
Jean is the kind of person who shows up. Whether it's helping bring museum events to life, making sure a bride's wedding day unfolds exactly as planned, or simply being there when someone needs a hand, she has spent years giving her time, energy, and heart to others without expecting anything in return.
After years of taking care of everyone else, Jean finally found her happily ever after with Pavle. Together they've built a life filled with love, laughter, and the kind of partnership we all hope to find.
Now, they're facing something no couple should have to face alone.
Pavle has been diagnosed with a brain tumor, and their world has been turned upside down. The road ahead will include specialists, treatments, uncertainty, and the financial burdens that come with a medical crisis.
This is our chance to show up for Jean the way she has shown up for so many of us.
If Jean has ever made you smile, helped make your wedding day unforgettable, lent a hand, or simply been the steady, caring person you could count on, I hope you'll consider giving whatever you can. No gift is too small, and if you're unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser is another meaningful way to help.
Let's help lift some of the weight from Jean and Pavle's shoulders so they can focus on what matters most—his treatment, their time together, and writing many more chapters of the fairy tale they worked so hard to find.
Thank you for supporting two people who have given so much to their community. Let's remind them that they don't have to face this journey alone.
For over 15 years, Jean Evans has been a cornerstone of the Upcountry His… Kristen Pace needs your support for Help for Jean & Pavle through Medical Journey