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Collaboratively Fighting Lung Cancer

Driven by purpose - we fund novel research and support patients through their cancer journey.

Lung Cancer Facts

80% of Cases Are Non-Smokers

Lung cancer doesn't discriminate. If you have lungs you can get lung cancer.

In Her Memory

Rexanna's Legacy Lives On

Founded in honor of Rexanna Hawkins — a woman of fierce spirit, boundless love, and an unshakeable belief in giving back.

18+Years of Fighting
$2.4M+Funds Raised
30+Research Grants
1,200+Countless Lives Impacted
What We Do

Two Goals.
One Mission.

Fund Research

We raise critical funds for novel lung cancer research to increase survival rates.

Patient Support

We provide hope, compassion, and support to patients with all forms of cancer and their families throughout their fight.

RESEARCH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON

Making a Difference
Through the Years

To date, Rexanna's Foundation has given over $1.6 million dollars to targeted research projects within the Thoracic Department of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Funding from Rexanna’s Foundation has enabled the thoracic team to generate over $20,000,000 in additional grant funding. . Every seed grant has delivered a 20× return in larger research funding.

$1.6M+Directly Funded
20×Seed Funding Return
$20M+Generated in Grants
PRIORITY RESEARCH AREAS
Early DetectionDiagnosis & screening programs
Targeted TherapyPersonalized treatment pathways
Stage 4 Lung CancerUnderstanding brain mets
Young-Onset NSCLCSurvivorship & wellness programs
Lung Cancer Reality

Numbers That Demand Action

The statistics reveal why Rexanna's Foundation exists — and why your support matters so deeply.

80%

of new lung cancer cases are former and never smokers

27%

of all cancer deaths in the US are caused by lung cancer

52%

the 5-year survival rate has improved in the last decade

9%

of federal cancer research dollars go to lung cancer research

Join the Fight

Many Ways to Make a Difference

Whether you volunteer, attend an event, or simply spread the word — your involvement changes lives.

Car & Jacobi Classic Golf Tournament

Join us for the Car & Jacobi Classic Golf Tournament on April 5, 2027 at Flintrock Falls Golf Course, Austin TX.

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Support

Help support our events, outreach efforts, patient advocacy work, and local awareness initiatives.

Volunteer

Educate and Spread Awareness