In Loving Memory of John Brace: 1958 – 2017 My name is John Brace. I’m a 10 year Glioblastoma brain cancer survivor. In 2002 my doctor told me I had 18 months to live. I was 43 and in the prime of my life. Stunned, I looked at my doctor and said “NO, not […]
We are excited to announce a brand new educational opportunity for brain cancer patients and caregivers! The Brains Matter Webinar Series which will be a monthly program offering educational and support information on the newest treatment available for your brain cancer or brain tumor. The webinars will also offer care resources and education in helping […]
We at the Chris Elliott Fund are excited to announce the ending of a huge year for brain cancer education, awareness advocacy and support (and check out our year end press release HERE). We sent 2012 off with a bang adding several new programs and expanding several old programs. We are also taking huge steps […]
This is Part Two of our Blog post regarding Choosing the Right Care Facility for Your Loved One. We posted Part One on December 17th. We asked Abby Durr of SilverAge, LLC in Washington state, five questions about important aspects to consider when choosing a care facility for your loved one. The last three […]
There have been many challenges over this past year of my own father’s Glioblastoma brain tumor diagnosis. There are so many different topics to research and learn about when caring for your loved one. Sometimes we are lucky enough to find someone who has done a lot of research into places like this CARF accredited […]
The Chris Elliott Fund is pleased to announce the success of two awareness and fundraising events for the Chris Elliott Fund in October, 2012. Florida based Turning Up the Heat on Brain Tumors and Tri-Cities, WA based Zombie Walk for Brain Cancer were made possible by 100% volunteer effort and support, and demonstrate the […]
The Chris Elliott Fund’s (CEF) Dellann Elliott was one of 200 cancer advocates, doctors and survivors invited to attend a day of collaboration and brainstorming for the future of cancer care &research. This conference was created by Genentech and LIVESTRONG–two leaders in the fight against cancer–and hosted in Austin, Texas on October 18th 2012. An […]
More than 65 million people in the United States provide care for chronically ill, disabled or aged family members or friends during any given year. Those 65 million people spend 20 hours a week providing that care. That care is valued at $375 bilion a year, which is almost twice as much as is spent […]
Aloha! In April of 2009, my wife, Linda, was diagnosed with Glioblastoma after undergoing a craniotomy in Honolulu. Living on Maui we had difficulty understanding treatment alternatives, consequences, and impacts of this cancer, and generally how to get the best possible care for her. In May of 2009, Linda’s cousin, Char Smick, referred us to […]
This year marks the 5th Annual Turning Up the Heat on Brain Tumors Chili Cook-off to raise money for brain cancer patient support and research through the Chris Elliott Fund/The Elliott Foundation. The cook-off will be held at the Magnolia Plantation Golf Club in Lake Mary, Florida on Sunday, October 28th, 2012 from 4:30 to 6pm. […]
