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Dylan Pausch, Son Of 'Last Lecture' Professor, Advocating For Pancreatic Cancer Research

Dylan Pausch, Son Of 'Last Lecture' Professor, Advocating For Pancreatic Cancer Research
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When he found out his life would be cut short by pancreatic cancer, Randy Pausch inspired the world with his 'Last Lecture,' sending a message to live life to its fullest. Pausch also went to Washington, as an advocate, encouraging politicians to raise funding for pancreatic cancer research.

Now, ABC World News reports Pausch's eight-year-old son Dylan Pausch is carrying on his father's work, joining the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network to lobby Congress to increase funding for research.

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