Rexanna's Foundation for Fighting Lung Cancer

Save the Date!

November 1st will be our 2nd Annual Lone Star Huddle Up. Join us for great food, music, auction and other activities. At the Salt Lick in Driftwood, TX. Learn More >>

Scholarship Opportunities

In honor of Rexanna's many years in education, her love for students and her passion to find a cure for lung cancer - Rexanna's Foundation will be awarding college scholarships to students to go toward their tuition expenses. Learn more >>

Did You Know?

That more people die of lung cancer than Colon, Breast, and Prostate Cancer COMBINED? No Longer a “SMOKERS” cancer, 13% of all lung cancer patients have NEVER SMOKED and that number is rising year. Click here to learn more…

Dr. Karp's Korner

Dr. Daniel Karp updates about the latest in developments regarding lung cancer and the inroads that M.D. Anderson is having in the fight against this deadly disease. Watch for updates in research from Dr. Karp and others from The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Learn more >>

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Welcome!

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. Click here to read about some of our accomplishments during our first year.

The goals of the foundation:

Support efforts dedicated to eliminating lung cancer and enhancing the quality of life for lung cancer patients.
Dedicated to improving public awareness of all facets of lung cancer, including research, patient care, education, prevention and surviorship.
Dedicated to supporting the goals of students who want to attend college - by offering college scholarships to students who have been impacted by cancer.

Check out the Scholarships Page to learn more!

News and Events

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Lone Star Huddle Up! Don't Miss It!

10/15/08

Don't miss the Lone Star Huddle Up on Nov. 1st! Come on out & join us at the Salt Lick in Driftwood, TX. Click the Lone Star for all the details! RSVP's and registration deadlines have passed but feel free to join us and pay at the door! Make sure you check back here for the last updates on the event!

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Lakeway Retailers Host Fashion Show for Foundation!

10/12/08

Lakeway Retailers led by the generosity of the Piazza family and Rocco's Grill hosted a fall fashion show the first week in October with all proceeds benefiting Rexanna's Foundation. The event raised over $5000 for Rexanna's Foundation!!!

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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 >>