We are pleased to announce all of the nominees for our National Caregiver Month award program. A special thank you to all who nominated the amazing individuals in their lives who do amazing work every day. About National Caregiver Month: November is National Family Caregivers Month. This was first named as an official presidential proclamation in 1997 […]
Undergoing treatment for brain cancer or a brain tumor may make it difficult for you to work, and therefore may leave you strapped financially. Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can remove some of the stress by providing financial support during this difficult time. If you think that you are due SSD but you haven’t received […]
Jim was recently diagnosed with a Grade 4 GBM in December of 2012. In recent months he dropped in to the Chris Elliott Fund offices for consultation on his case, as well as attended our patient conference in September. We encourage you to read the story he shares today. His experience is one that we […]
Amazon just launched a fantastic new and easy opportunity for shoppers to contribute to their favorite charity! A program called AmazonSmile where .5% of all eligible purchases through smile.amazon.com (Amazon’s site) goes to the charity of your choice. We’ve already set up our account, so you can start making contributions to the Chris Elliott Fund! Amazon does […]
November is National Caregiver Month. It is a time to acknowledge the important role that family, friends and neighbors play in caring for those they love. Caregivers offer a range of services including emotional and spiritual support, assistance with financial matters, transportation, home and health related services. According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, caregivers provide […]
CEF is seeking a highly committed & compassionate individual to join our Patient Support Services Team. The Chris Elliott Fund – Providing National Brain Tumor Patient & Family Support for the last 11.5 years, a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to provide IMMEDAITE ACCESS to advanced treatments and to EndBrainCancer through Education, Awareness, […]
Our son’s Journey (our journey) with brain cancer (Glioblastoma Multiforme) began on March 1st, 2008. Our Son, Jason, at 24, went to the emergency room at 10 in the morning because of a severe headache. After an exam and CT scan, the physician discovered a softball-sized tumor in the right frontal lobe of Jason’s brain. […]
Jerry Dunaway’s Story, Part 3 Codi is a brain cancer warrior and offering her experience to the Chris Elliott Fund blog. She is a patient advocate for her brother Jerry Dunaway who at 29 years old was diagnosed with Glioblastoma brain cancer. Please join us and follow her story and experience as a patient advocate […]
Jerry Dunaway’s Story, Part 2 Codi is a brain cancer warrior and offering her experience to the Chris Elliott Fund blog. She is a patient advocate for her brother Jerry Dunaway who at 29 years old was diagnosed with Glioblastoma brain cancer. Please join us and follow her story and experience as a patient advocate […]
Jerry Dunaway’s Story, Part 1 Codi is a brain cancer warrior and offering her experience to the Chris Elliott Fund blog. She is a patient advocate for her brother Jerry Dunaway who at 29 years old was diagnosed with Glioblastoma brain cancer. Please join us and follow her story and experience as a patient advocate […]
