Randy Pausch’s testimony to the Labor, Health and Human Serv
June 28th, 2009 | 
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On March 13, 2008, Dr. Randy Pausch provided testimony to the Labor, Health & Human Services Subcommittee on behalf of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. This is his personal story about his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and his fight to survive.
Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths in the US, but receives extremely little federal funding to support research efforts. In March of 2008, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network went to Congress to urge the federal government to provide critical funding to speed the cure for this horrible disease.
Duration : 0:8:20
Category: Mind Health | 
Tags: cancer, Congress, federal, government, grassroots, nonprofit, outreach, Pancreatic, Patrick, Pausch, Pavarotti, Randy, Swayze | 
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you were and still …
you were and still are a sparkling example of human pureness that we need more of in the world.
I wish your spirit well on its travel to the next plane.
If you want to give …
If you want to give to the pancreatic action network – where he has a fundraising page set up (for research, all of it) you can go to firstgiving dot calm forward slash randypausch
I hope to see that fund grow and grow in honor of this man’s memory and in hopes of helping others who don’t even know they have pancreatic cancer yet!
As a woman widowed …
As a woman widowed at 28 with a 6 month old and 2 1/2 year old, I know the pain and struggle that Mr. Paush’s wife is feeling and will continue to feel every day as she tries to make the best decision for her children, by herself. He states he knows he will die, 100% sure. He is asking for help for the future patients of this horrible disease, NOT for himself. How the is that self centered? Godspeed Randy, you have touched my life and that of my children forever.
would stem cells …
would stem cells have helped him?
zzFAxxTONYzzz….. …
zzFAxxTONYzzz…..you are one sick person. Probably someone who just waits for a situation like this to make everyone reply to your miserable existance. This is my last one, your not worth the time it takes so hit “send”.
yes i am SICK!! …
yes i am SICK!! thats what you like you
I think this man …
I think this man has done so much good in this world. He has opened our minds to a cancer, and make us think about it and make a change. After watching his last lecture I really understood his love for his family and his students and job. He is a great man and didnt deserve any of this. I could never say he was SELF CENTERED or his WIFE just wanted the MONEY. I garenttee his family would choose him over any money. I hope you feel ashamed zzzFATxxTONYzzz. You are just terrible!
You Go Randy
You Go Randy
OH MY GAWD! Just …
OH MY GAWD! Just under $45,000 has been raised in Professor Randy Pausch’s name for Pancreatic Cancer research!! LET’S KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING! You go to firstgiving daht calm forward slash randypausch and you can join the wave of inspiration. Let’s do something PHENOMENAL for this man’s legacy and really make an impact in researching this insipid disease!
This isn’t a place …
This isn’t a place for hate, some of you people need to grow up.
My father died of …
My father died of pancreatic cancer 4 months after his diagnosis. I am thankful for Dr. Pausch and the efforts he made to increase awareness of this disease. Research for this disease is significantly underfunded.
Thanks Randy Pausch …
Thanks Randy Pausch! I wish i had super powers to bring you back but we can not change God`s will. I wish everyone the best and i hope that we will make progress and find a cure.
Again, thanks Randy Pausch for changing my life!
I don`t have words to describe this man!
I highly appreciate …
I highly appreciate your words, love, patient, simplicity and your gentle behaviour.
I wish we had many of Randy in our world, because we need to be educated and encouraged properly. Randy, I swear on god that I miss you too much and whenever I watch your videos my heart goes out for you but I can not prevent myself from watching your interviews and lectures. I sincerely and humbly have special regards to his brave wife and lovely children. May god bless you Randy and your soul rest in peace.
I HOPE MY MOTER …
I HOPE MY MOTER WILL SURVIVOR
Hope you’re …
Hope you’re enjoying the clouds friend!
May we all die so bravely.
I wish i could be …
I wish i could be as strong as randy pausch was. this makes all my problems seem like nothing in comparison. rest in pease professor pausch. sailor8285
Randy makes me see …
Randy makes me see the bigger picture of life.
Randy was da man! …
Randy was da man! God Bless you my hometown Pittsburgh friend!
God bless you Randy …
God bless you Randy and your family. You are an angel in heaven. My father is battling pancreatic cancer and he fights everyday. I pray there is more research and a cure in the future. Its a terrible agressive disease.
God Bless You….
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God Bless You….
I sure You´ll be good….
Merry Christmas
Thanks for share your experience with us.
five stars for this
As a survivor of …
As a survivor of cancer, I am in remission, melanoma, I can truly empathize with Dr.Pausch. Having taken medical disability, I have concentrated my effort& time on Pediatric Oncology/Hematology. Thank-you for your testimony Dr.Pausch, your voice shall be heard in the medical community and to all people. Peace
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WHY DO PEOPLE GIVE …
WHY DO PEOPLE GIVE UP SO FAST? WHY DON’T THEY LOOK AT ALTERNATIVES? I WILL NEVER GET THAT, EVER! MY DAD WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PANCREATIC CANCER AND CURED HIMSELF WITH THIS BOOK Cancer: Curing the Incurable Without Surgery, Chemotherapy, or Radiation
by William Donald Kelley. IT TOOK OVER 7 MONTHS AND A LOT OF HARD WORK BUT HE IS CANCER FREE!!!!!
brave and …
brave and heartbreaking. “this is my widow” ouch! i just wanna give them all my money for research!
We all strive for …
We all strive for purpose in our lives. To become an advocate for others while on your own deathbed demonstrates a level of personal character most will never know. Randy has forever impacted my life. Thank you Randy for making a difference in this world. May God bless your soul and your family.