Rexanna's Foundation Gives $125k for Lung Cancer Research
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60% of new lung cancer cases are diagnosed in FORMER smokers and those who have NEVER smoked.
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You Have Just Been Diagnosed with Lung Cancer - Now What?
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A Fundraiser Benefiting Lung Cancer Research @ M. D. Anderson & Rexanna's Foundation T.E.A.M. Scholarships. Learn More
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Rexanna's Foundation is a proud member of the Lung Cancer Action Network "LungCAN" - a collaborative group of 27 lung cancer advocacy organizations who have come together to raise awareness in the general population of the realities of lung cancer with the intention of increasing funding for detecting, treating and curing the disease. Learn More.
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Rexanna's Foundation for Fighting Lung Cancer was formed to help fight a disease that is negatively impacting so many and taking the lives of countless loved ones. To date, 90% of all donations made to Rexanna's Foundation have gone directly to impacting the cause. Learn more.
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Run For A Purpose presents the Lakeway Run
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Lone Star Huddle Up HUGE SUCCESS!
Breaking all records from attendance to money raised! Thanks to over 300 folks who came out to enjoy the amazing entertainment and to help raise money for research for lung cancer. Over $70,000.00 was raised to focus on research dedicated to a more personalized approach to lung cancer treatment.
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It's All Good Cookbook!
Rexanna's Foundation is now collecting recipes for our "It's All Good Cookbook". This cookbook will be filled with great family favorite recipes from cancer survivors, or submit a recipe in memory of a loved one or in honor of someone. Please click here to submit your recipe online, or download a printable recipe card here.
Rexanna's Story
Rexanna Hawkins, 49, died of lung cancer on June 21, 2006. Never a smoker, Rexanna found out she had lung cancer on April 21, 2006.
Rexanna impacted so many in the short time she was at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. One was Dr. Daniel Karp, her doctor. Dr. Karp was inspired by Rexanna’s sheer enthusiasm and fight to beat the cancer even with the dismal odds. Dr. Daniel Karp now serves as the Medical Advisor to Rexanna’s Foundation. Read more >>