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HeLa Cell Donor's Son, David Lacks, Scheduled to Visit Missouri State Nov. 30

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The internationally successful book, "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," has left people keenly interested in the Lacks family and legacy. David "Sonny" Lacks has enthralled university audiences across the country talking about his mother and her important contribution to modern medicine. He will visit Missouri State at 7 p.m. Nov. 30 at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.

Tickets are free, but required, and can be picked up at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, JQH Arena or Plaster Student Union box offices.