Who was Randy Pausch?

Dr. Randy Pausch (age 47) lost his battle with Pancreatic Cancer on July 25, 2008. I never met Dr. Pausch, but he definitely had an impact on my life. Until April 11, 2008, I had never heard of this man. In September 2006, Dr. Pausch was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. In August 2007, he was given 3-6 months to live. He loved his life and lived it to the fullest, as a "Tigger". His three words of advice: tell the truth. Through his disease, he taught all of us how to live!!!! View his lessons about living and his Primetime interview with Diane Sawyer.

Randy Pausch (The Last Lecture) April 2008 interview part 1
April 2008 interview part 2
April 2008 interview part 3
April 2008 interview part 4
April 2008 interview part 5

According to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, an advocacy organization for the pancreatic cancer community, approximately 37,170 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2008 and 33,370 will die from it. It is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States, and unlike other cancers, during the last 30 years the medical community has seen very little advancement in prolonging the lives of pancreatic cancer patients.

Randy Pausch Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams
Carnegie Mellon Professor Randy Pausch (Oct. 23, 1960 - July 25, 2008) gave his last lecture at the university Sept. 18, 2007, before a packed McConomy Auditorium. In his moving presentation, "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams," Pausch talked about his lessons learned and gave advice to students on how to achieve their own career and personal goals.
Length: 1:16:27

Time Management
Carnegie Mellon Professor Randy Pausch gave a lecture on Time Management at the University of Virginia in November 2007.
Length: 1:16:22

TIME Interviews Dr. Randy Pausch
Length: 5:06

Randy Pausch Interview and Story by Dow Jones
A great interview and story background of Randy Pausch.
Length: 5:13

Dr. Randy Pausch Speaks Before Congress
on March 13, 2008
Length: 8:20

Randy Pausch Inspires 2008 Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University
Length: 6:33

Randy Pausch on Good Morning America, May 19, 2008
Length: 3:24


Look for his inspiring novel.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about this inspirational human being. God Bless!
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