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Beloved Texas Advocate Kelli Heard Loses Cancer Battle

4/29/2025

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Kelli Heard, a beacon of hope and resilience, lost her battle with advanced kidney cancer after 13 months of courageous treatment. A beloved figure at Pappadeaux in Texas, she passionately raised $1.3 million for cancer research at MD Anderson. Her spirit lives on through an annual trophy celebrating her remarkable contributions to the fight against cancer.

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Kelli Heard, a beacon of hope and resilience, lost her battle with advanced kidney cancer after 13 months of courageous treatment. A beloved figure at Pappadeaux in Texas, she passionately raised $1.3 million for cancer research at MD Anderson. Her spirit lives on through an annual trophy celebrating her remarkable contributions to the fight against cancer.