Chris Elliott Fund to Receive Proceeds from Sammamish Nights

Funding is desperately needed to find a cure for brain cancer and patient advocacy. For instance it takes over $1,000 to help three people suffering from the disease to seek the appropriate advanced brain cancer treatment for their individual case.

Seattle, WA, August 29, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Dellann Elliott, President/CEO of CEF, will address the crowd about the importance of brain cancer awareness

Who: Chris Elliott Fund in partnership with Swedish’s Center for Advanced Brain Tumor Treatment.

Why: Funding is desperately needed to find a cure for brain cancer and patient advocacy. For instance it takes over $1,000 to help three people suffering from the disease to seek the appropriate advanced brain cancer treatment for their individual case.

500 cases of terminal brain cancer will be diagnosed in the Seattle Metro area alone this year. Additionally, experts predict that there will be 1500 aggressive brain tumors diagnosed in Washington State.

What: Chris Elliott Fund CEO, recent SAMMI Spirit Award Winner, will speak briefly about the importance of brain cancer research and helping patients and their families.

Where: Sammamish City Hall Commons, 801 228th Ave SE Sammamish, WA

When: Saturday, August 29, 2009, 6 pm – 10 pm

Upcoming CEF Events – Two Events – One Day! - Friday, October 2, 2009:

Sponsorship opportunities are available for both events. For more information on the golf classic contact Kylie 206-660-7603 or kylie@chriselliottfund.org, gala please call 425-642-8364 or email kristin@chriselliottfund.org.

8th Annual Chris Elliott Fund Golf Classic, Golf Club at Newcastle, 15500 Six Penny Lane, Newcastle, WA, 11 am shotgun start.

The Gray Ribbon Gala is the signature fundraising event for the Chris Elliott Fund (CEF) and will be held at The Golf Club at Newcastle, St. Andrews Ballroom, 15550 Six Penny Lane, Newcastle, WA, starting at 5:30 pm.

Funds raised from both events support the organization’s patient advocacy and education efforts and helps fund research for treatment and progress towards a cure. www.chriselliottfund.org

Contact:
Dellann Elliott, 425.785.8489
Mary Eversole, 206.399.7848

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