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Jean Smart, Seattle native and Emmy award winning actress, has been named to the board of directors of the Chris Elliott Fund (CEF) for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Research.

"We are delighted to have Jean as a member of our board," said Dellann Elliott, President and CEO of the Chris Elliott Fund (CEF). "She has first-hand experience about how this disease impacts families and how critical advanced treatment is for aggressive brain tumors like GBM. Jean brings a greatly needed and vibrant voice to raising awareness about brain cancer."

CEF is a non-profit organization that works to find a cure for brain cancer. They also provide patient support services and raise awareness for this often-deadly disease. Ms. Smart developed a relationship with the organization when her sister was diagnosed with glioblastoma (GBM).

"It's time to wage war against brain cancer as we do for any other life threatening disease," said Ms. Smart. "The work that CEF does for people like my sister and all brain tumor patients and their families is phenomenal. I am honored to serve on the Chris Elliott Fund's Board of Directors."

As a board member Ms. Smart will be responsible to help drive a strategic plan to support CEF's growth, capacity building, and fundraising efforts. She will also serve as the organization's public spokesperson to raise awareness about brain cancer.

Chris Elliott Fund will host its 8th Annual Gray Ribbon Gala and Benefit Auction, Friday, October 2, The Golf Club at Newcastle, St. Andrews Ballroom, 6 pm. Jean Smart will speak publicly for the first time about her sister's battle with brain cancer and why she believes this is a time of hope for bringing this disease out of the dark.



Resources:
The Chris Elliott Fund for Glioblastoma Research (CEF): www.chriselliottfund.org