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Lung cancer is an epidemic in women: 1 in 17 women will develop lung cancer in her lifetime.
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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.
Latest News
BATTLE Promotes Personalized Approach for Lung Cancer
An innovative clinical trial uses tumor biopsy information and unique statistical method to match four drugs to potential biomarkers that might guide treatment. Study leader Dr. Edward Kim of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center discusses BATTLE results.
The 2010 Run For A Purpose Winners
We're very pleased to announce the winners for the 2010 Run For A Purpose race. Click here to view the complete list.
The 2010 Rexanna's Foundation for Fighting Lung Cancer Scholarship Recipients!
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT - HIGH SCHOOL
- Kretschmer - Lakeview
- Sess - LTHS
- Stone - LTHS
- Purswell - LTHS
- Cunningham - LTHS
- McDowell Klein - Oak
- Brown, D - LTHS
- Campbell - Lakeview
- LaCroix - LTHS
- Eudy - LTHS
- Catlay - Centennial
- Beene - Red Oak
- Moorman - MNHS
- Trammel - LTHS
- Hilliard - MNHS
- Schmalz - Kingwood Park
- VanMarten - Klein HS
- Howard - MNHS
- Carr - St. Albans (WVA)
- Johnson - MNHS
- Camerino - Klein Oak
- Hartfield - McKinney
Run For A Purpose!
Join us for a 5k run which starts at McKinney North High School in McKinney, TX. The Run for a Purpose will include a 5k run, a 1 mile fun run and a kids run. Join us at the conclusion of the race for music, fun, awards and updates on lung cancer research. Click here for more race details.
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 >>