The Goal is $1 Million: How Rexana’s Foundation is Dealing Hope To Patients

What does it look like to turn grief into action ..for 20 years? Lisa Spain, Founder & Executive Director of Rexana's Foundation, lost her best friend Rexana to lung cancer just 60 days after diagnosis. Instead of walking away from the pain, she built something. Today, Rexana's Foundation funds hundreds of thousands of dollars in lung cancer research annually, supports patients through their entire journey, and has a goal of reaching $1 million in research funding by their 20th anniversary. In this conversation, Lisa and Leah talk about what lung cancer research actually looked like in 2006 versus today, why early career investigators matter, what it means to fund the "hard to crack" cases like brain mets and LMD, and how something as simple as a handwritten card can change a patient's experience. If you or someone you love is navigating a cancer diagnosis, Rexana's Foundation is a resource worth knowing. 🔗 Learn more & get involved: https://rexannasfoundation.org/ #cancer #lungcancer #cancerresearch ----- 📢 Amplifying the Voices of Young-Onset Lung Cancer Lung cancer is often caught late in young adults because "they're too young." At the Young Lung Cancer Initiative (YLCI), we are changing that narrative. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing support, research, and advocacy for the young-onset community. New here? Hit SUBSCRIBE to help us share these stories and ensure no young person faces this diagnosis alone. 💙 Learn More 🌐 Visit Our Website: https://ylci.org/ 📱 Connect With Us Instagram— @younglungcancer 📧 Contact Us Have questions, ideas, or want to collaborate? Email: [email protected] ⚠️ Disclaimer This content is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding a medical condition. #YoungLungCancer #LCSM #LungCancerAwareness #CancerSupport #YoungAdultCancer #Nonprofit #PatientAdvocacy #CancerCommunity