On the anniversary of his passing, we remember Randy Pausch, Carnegie Mellon professor and virtual reality pioneer, whose unforgettable “Last Lecture” continues to inspire millions. 📘💜 In 2008, just months before his death from #pancreaticcancer, Pausch — despite the disease spreading to his liver and spleen — insisted his doctors get him strong enough to testify before the U.S. Senate, where he delivered a powerful call for increased federal research funding. PanCAN President and CEO, Julie F