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.
Named in Honor.
Given with Purpose.
Rexanna's Foundation awards named research grants to honor individuals who have fought lung cancer — transforming personal loss and courage into life-saving science. Each grant is directed to targeted research at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the world's leading cancer treatment and research institutions.
Our grants have helped the Thoracic/Head & Neck Medical Oncology team generate over $10 million in follow-on research funding — proving that every seed grant delivers extraordinary impact.
Grants That Honor the Fight
Every named grant channels the memory and love of a fighter into breakthrough research that gives hope to patients and families everywhere.
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Honoring Pamela Henicke's spirit and legacy, this grant funds cutting-edge lung cancer research at MD Anderson — including AI-powered treatment optimization and next-generation ALK inhibitor studies.
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The Lance Bertrand Research Grant funds essential pre-cancer interception research and work targeting resistance mechanisms in lung cancer — two of the most urgent frontiers in the fight against the disease.
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Established in honor of Tamra Hissom Budd, this grant supports pioneering immunotherapy research — specifically how B-to-T cell interactions shape treatment response in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer.
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The Victor Elias Research Grant champions survivorship research for young-onset lung cancer patients — funding programs that address wellness, long-term surveillance, and health outcomes for patients diagnosed earlier in life.
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Established in honor of Bruce Campbell, this grant supports pioneering T cell immunotherapy research — building toward Phase I clinical trials that could transform treatment options for patients with drug-resistant lung cancers.
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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 the mission.
Rexanna's Foundation reviews and awards grants to qualified researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Scientists begin funded research projects targeting early detection, targeted therapy, and improved survival rates.
Seed grants generate additional federal and institutional funding — every $1 donated has returned $20 in follow-on grants.
Honor Someone.
Fund a Cure.
Your contribution to a named research grant honors the life of someone who fought — and gives hope to everyone who will fight in the future.
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