EBCI in the News!

Breaking News

Jenn Ortiz, the 2023 National Hope Award runner up, was interviewed recently in the Stories of Hope AZ podcast. Jenn provides a moving account of her cancer journey, her initial glioblastoma diagnosis and treatment, her recurrence, and her continuing care. She describes the impact of the cancer on herself and her family.

08-14-2023 - Stories of Hope AZ

2023 Press Releases

EBCI Event

EBCI Cancer Study

2022 Press Releases

11.08.22 - EndBrainCancer Initiative (EBCI) Launches New Disease Education Mobile App for Brain Cancer

EBCI App

2021 Press Releases

9.10.21 - The Importance of Shared Decision-Making for Patients with Glioblastoma 6.03.21 - Worldwide Brain Tumor Community Comes Together in EBCI’s Virtual Patient Education Meeting & Event 5.24.21 - EndBrainCancer Initiative to Host Virtual Worldwide Patient Education
Meeting & Event 3.25.21 - Hui Li, PhD, has discovered an oncogene responsible for deadly glioblastoma 3.16.21 - EndBrainCancer Initiative Announces Expansion of Executive Leadership Team

Community Comes Together

2020 Press Releases

7.22.20 - In Response to National GBM Awareness Day and to Improve patient Access, The EndBrainCancer Initiative Launches Telehealth and Case Management Services 6.30.20 - EBCI Announces Partnership with GT Medical Technologies 3.12.20 - TO: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, RE: Docket ID: FDA-2019-D-4964: Draft Guidance for Industry Entitled “Demonstrating Substantial Evidence of Effectiveness for Human Drug and Biological Products”

Telehealth Connection

2019 Press Releases

8.27.19 - Book Launches with Call for Stories: Author and Advocate Dellann Elliott Mydland Calls for Stories Where Tragedy was Transformed for Good to Help Others 8.12.19 - The EndBrainCancer Initiative Urges Immediate ACTION so Brain Cancer Patients are Not Excluded from Medicare Coverage for Genetic Profiling (Next Generation Sequencing-NGS) 8.1.19 - The EndBrainCancer Initiative Urges Support for New FDA Clinical Trial Diversity Guidelines and Proposes Key Amendments 7.15.19 - The EndBrainCancer Initiative Calls on All Americans to Recognize and Support the Inaugural National Glioblastoma Awareness Day on July 17th 6.27.19 - Let’s Write a Book Together to Help Others! 6.13.19 - EndBrainCancer Initiative Announced Campaign for New Brain Cancer Clinical Trials in the Greater Puget Sound Area at its Education, Awareness & Action Dinner

6.3.19 - NCI-CONNECT and BTTC 2019 Meetings Summary

5.28.19 - Public Comment Period for Medicare National Coverage Determinations: National Coverage Analysis (NCA) Tracking Sheet for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) for Medicare Beneficiaries with Advanced Cancer (CAG-00450R)

5.27.19 - The EndBrainCancer Initiative Urges Immediate ACTION so Brain Cancer Patients are Not Excluded from Medicare Coverage for Genetic Profiling (Next Generation Sequencing-NGS) 5.24.19 - 2019 Brains Matter Dinner President’s Award 5.9.19 - The EndBrainCancer Initiative to Feature Renowned Brain Cancer and Modified Poliovirus Duke Researcher, Dr. Annick Desjardins, as its Keynote Speaker for the 2019 Annual May “Brains Matter” ACTION Dinner as Advocacy is Underway Now to Bring this Treatment Option to the Seattle Area 4.2.19 - Patients, Survivors, Friends, and Partners Celebrate The EndBrainCancer Initiative’s GBM Patient & TOGETHER Day 3.14.19 - GBM Patient & TOGETHER Day to Honor and Uplift Brain Cancer Patients on Friday, March 15th

T-Cell Therapies Clinical trials text on keyboard

Clinical Trial Diversity

GBM Awareness

2018 Press Releases

12.19.18 - The EndBrainCancer Initiative Partners with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for Advocacy, Education and Placement into Clinical Trials for Brain Cancer Patients 11.14.18 - The End Brain Cancer Initiative Announces Two New Programs to Fuel Clinical Trial Enrollment of Brain Cancer Patients and Advanced Cure

8.29.18 - Dellann Elliott Mydland, President of the EndBrainCancer Initiative, to Serve on Two National Clinical Trial Committees for NRG Oncology, an NCI-Funded Research Group

8.27.18 - With Condolences to the McCain Family, The End Brain Cancer Initiative Calls for New Access and Treatment Options for Brain Cancer Patients & Changes to Standard of Care 8.02.18 - The EndBrainCancer Initiative Received CITI Certification Becoming the First Brain Tumor Patient Advocacy Organization Listed as a Nationally-Recognized Recruiting Site 05.30.18 - The EndBrainCancer Initiative, a Seattle-Based Patient Services and Advocacy Organization, Champions Changes to Standards of Care at its 7th Annual Brains Matter Dinner 05.14.18 - Duane A. Mitchell, M.D., Ph.D., World-Renowned Immunotherapy Expert to Speak at Seattle “Brains Matter” Dinner

NCI-Connect

CURE Magazine Articles by our Founder, Dellann Elliott Mydland

02.06.18 - Mag Do you know the difference between “Informed Consent” for Treatment and “Informed Consent” for Saving Tumor Tissue, Clinical Trials, or Research Studies? 02.06.18 - Mag Could IMMEDIATE ACCESS be the “Turning Point”?11.13.17 - Mag Expanding Expanded Access: An Easier Application Process Could Make Experimental Drugs More Accessible To Patients In Need – Outside The Realm Of Clinical Trials

Expanding Access

2017 Press Releases

07.25.17 - End Brain Cancer Initiative golf tournament returns to Sammamish

2015 Press Releases

06.24.15 - Chris Elliott Fund Launches Initiative to Enhance Lives and Improve Survivorship for Brain Cancer Patients

05.15.15 - CURE™ Joins with Chris Elliot Fund/EndBrainCancer Initiative in Advocacy Spotlight Partnership Program

2014 Press Releases

10.16.14 Every Day is “EndBrainCancer Day” for the Chris Elliott Fund

6.22.14 - 4th Annual Chris Elliott Fund “Brains Matter” Luncheon Honors the Late Dr. Greg Foltz, Trailblazer in Advanced Brain Tumor Treatment 5.7.14 - Chris Elliott Fund Founder & President Steps Up Advocacy Work in War on Cancer 2.4.14 - Chris Elliott Fund and Foundation Medicine Co-Host Evening of Learning and Discussion with Influential Cancer and Research Physicians in the Seattle Area 1.15.14 - Brain Cancer and Brain Tumor Patient Advocate Hosts Their Patient Support Services Center Grand Opening and Celebrates Opening Their Doors to the Public 1.9.14 - Chris Elliott Fund Opens Patient Support Services Center in Redmond (Redmond Reporter)1.8.14 - Sammamish Resident Opens Patient Support Center (Issaquah/Sammamish Reporter)1.3.14 - Brain Cancer & Brain Tumor Patient Advocacy Organization Announces Grand Opening of Patient Support Services Center in Redmond, Washington

Grand Opening

2013 Press Releases

12.16.13 - Brain Cancer and Brain Tumor Patient Advocacy Organization Announces Grand Opening of Patient Support Services Center in Redmond, Washington

10.16.13 - Three Sisters Start Brain Cancer Charity in partnership with the Chris Elliott Fund

10.2.13 - Rotary Club of Kirkland Downtown to Put on First A capella Concert Fundraiser for Brain Cancer, Inspired by David Heyting's Battle Against Brain Cancer

5.14.13 - CEF President Dellann Elliott Mydland Appears on KOMO News for National Brain Tumor Awareness Month

5.2.13 - CEF Participates in #TuneIn2BGM Awareness Campaign and Fundraiser with Novocure

David Heyting and His Wife

2012 Press Releases

9.19.2012 – Zombies Invade Richland for the Chris Elliott Fund and the 2nd Annual Zombie Walk for Brain Cancer

2011 Press Releases

Dellann Elliott talks with Margaret Larson of KING 5 about new brain cancer treatments

11.13.11 - National Brain Tumor Society Honors Seattle-Based Chris Elliott Fund as "National Voice" for Brain Cancer Patients

7.22.11 – Former Seattle Seahawk joins The Groz on 710 ESPN to talk about the Chris Elliott Fund’s Celebrity Golf Tournament (listen to the mp3)

7.14.11 – MyNorthwest.com features the Chris Elliott Fund and story “Bucket list leads to brain cancer foundation”

7.1.11 – Public Service Announcement with Bailee Patrick and The Groz of 710 ESPN Seattle (Listen to the mp3)

7.1.11 – Chris Elliott Fund public service ad for July Charity of the Month on 710 ESPN Seattle, 97.3 KIRO FM, and 770 KTTHChris Elliott Fund public service ad for July Charity of the Month on 710 ESPN Seattle, 97.3 KIRO FM, and 770 KTTH (Listen to the mp3)

5.20.11 – Dinner will raise funds for cancer fight (Mid Columbia Tri City Herald)

5.17.11 – Date of interview + Dellann Elliott on Walk the Talk w/ Kim – Expanded Interview on CEF’s 10th Anniversary and the Changes in Brian Cancer Treatment w/in the Last 10 Years (Listen to the MP3)

5.10.11 – Clinical Trials for new Brain Cancer treatment

4.29.11 – New brain cancer treatment closer to reality

4.19.11 – FDA approves new brain cancer treatment

4.1.11 – Dellann Elliott and Clay Eals March 23, 2011

3.21.11 – Brain Tumor Blasting Device Clears First Hurdle With FDA – Seattle Patient Advocate Applauds Vote As “Victory For Patients”

3.18.11 - Brain Tumor Blasting Device Clears First Hurdle with FDA

3.16.11 - Local Advocate for Brain Cancer Patients to Testify Before FDA on New Electric Fields Treatment

2010 Press Releases

8.28.10 – Walk, Golf and Gala Keep the Chris Elliott Fund Moving Forward as They Fund a Cure for Brain Cancer

7.28.10 – From Eastside mom to brain cancer research champion

7.14.10 – Man’s last wish comes true on Lake Washington

6.29.10 – Actress Jean Smart on a personal mission to raise cancer awareness

6.9.10 – Join Jean Smart in walk against brain cancer

6.5.10 – Chicago Daily Herald – Jean Smart Walks With Team CEF at the Seattle Brain Cancer Walk to Honor Her Sister

4.2.10 – Glioblastoma Multiforme Brain Cancer Survivor Inspires Us All To Have Hope And Believe

3.15.10 – Sammamish Review – SAMMI awards honor local spirit

2.7.10 – San Francisco Chronicle – The Chris Elliott Fund Changes the Face of Brain Cancer as They Leap Forward in 2010

01.13.10 – CEF Nominated for a Shorty Award

01.02.10 – IS and Beyond feature article with CEF CEO

2009 Press Releases

12.28.09 – Sammamish Non-Profit Looks Back on Groundbreaking Year

10.12.09 – Jean Smart Helps Raise Hopes and Funds for Brain Cancer Cure

10.08.09 – Sammamish Kiwanis Recognize Dellann Elliott

09.04.09 – CEF’s Gray Ribbon Gala

Actress Jean Smart