
One of the reasons we do what we do here at SocialVibe is not only raise funds, but to raise awareness for causes that don't have enough eyes and ears on them. Pancreatic cancer has the
highest mortality rate of any cancer, including breast, prostate, colon, and all others. Despite that disturbing statistic, it is also one of the causes with the least awareness, funding and support. The research for pancreatic cancer is where breast cancer research was in the 1930s, and because of this, there is currently
no early detection, no effective treatment and NO cure.
Dr. Randy Pausch was a brilliant, charismatic 47-year-old professor of computer science at Carnegie Mellon. He was a best-selling author who achieved worldwide fame for his "The Last Lecture" speech on September 18, 2007 at Carnegie Mellon (shown below).
Dr. Pausch was also diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in August of 2006. After an unsuccessful surgery and experimental chemotherapy, the doctors told Randy that he only had approximately 3-6 months of good health left. He chose to make each one of those days count by devoting his time to the fight for increased funding for and awareness of pancreatic cancer research.
He joined the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network to tell Congress of the need for more research, better treatment options and real hope for pancreatic cancer patients. In his powerful and emotional Congressional testimony, he reiterated the urgent need to increase federal funding for pancreatic cancer research and said “people in research labs can do miraculous things if they’re given the resources to do their jobs.”
Unfortunately, Dr. Pausch passed away this past Friday, July 25. On the bright side, the public awareness and visibility Dr. Pausch raised on Capitol Hill is unparalleled. He has helped change the course of history for this disease and blazed a new trail for advocates and volunteers to carry his legacy forward. Volunteers and advocates like YOU.
Check out the video of Dr. Pausch's last lecture below.. it is truly inspiring!
Honor the legacy for Dr. Randy Pausch and get involved today. Select the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network as your charity.
-SocialVibe













