Honoring Lives.
Funding Hope.
Each and every Grant honors one of our own who has fought the fight or is currently fighting — giving others a way to further the mission to raise awareness and funding for lung cancer research.
Rexanna's Foundation awards named research grants to honor individuals currently fighting lung cancer or in memory of those who have fought lung cancer. Each grant is dedicated to targeted research at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. These seed grants have generated 20x in additional funding for The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center—propelling HOPE FORWARD..
Honoring Pamela Henicke's spirit and legacy, this grant funds cutting-edge lung cancer research at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — including AI-powered treatment optimization and next-generation ALK inhibitor studies.
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Lance Bertrand Research Grant honors Lance Bertrand, whose extraordinary determination earned him the nicknames Superman, Miracle Man, Iron Man, Bionic Man, Legend, and Captain among his doctors and care team. Thanks to groundbreaking research, Lance lived 10 additional years, creating priceless memories with his family and inspiring hope for future patients.
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The Tamra Hissom Budd Research Grant celebrates the life and legacy of Tamra Hissom Budd, whose contagious spirit, fierce determination, and love of life left a lasting impact on everyone she met. Known for her spunk both on and off the tennis court, Tamra faced cancer with unwavering positivity. This grant honors her legacy by investing in research that gives others the same gift of hope..
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The Victor Elias Research Grant honors Victor Elias, whose adventurous spirit and unwavering love for his family continue to inspire hope. Diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer at just 40 years old despite being a never-smoker, Victor faced his journey with courage and determination. His legacy lives on through this grant, supporting innovative research that challenges the status quo and advances life-saving treatments for future generations.
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The Bruce Campbell Research Grant honors Bruce Campbell, a true lung cancer warrior whose journey reflects the power of perseverance and research. As one of the first patients accepted into an immunotherapy clinical trial at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2013, Bruce continues to inspire others by staying active, embracing life, and proving that hope and innovation can make a lasting difference..
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Every dollar you contribute to a named grant follows a clear, transparent path from your heart to the lab.
Choose a named grant that resonates with you and make your contribution — 100% goes to selected research projects.
Rexanna's Foundation, along with grant-funding families, reviews and award researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Priority Areas for Rexanna's Foundation Grant Funding:
- Use of AI
- Brain Mets
- Early Detection
- Targeted Therapy
- Young Investigator Awards
- Young Lung Diagnoses
Seed grants generate additional federal and institutional funding — every $1 donated has returned $20 in additional research grant funding.