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On January 27, Cai Lei announced on Weibo that he and his wife would donate another 100 million yuan to support scientific research projects on ALS, including basic research, drug research and development, and clinical treatment.
They want people and institutions in various fields to connect with individuals. At the same time, they also want caring and determined people from all over the world to join their team.
On January 18, Cai Lei reposted a video on his Weibo account. In the video, he talks about his recent physical condition. He said his breathing had begun to fail, he had to wear a ventilator all night, and that he was close to death.
According to relevant data, ALS is an irreversible neurodegenerative disease and is known as the first of the world's five major terminal diseases.
ALS has been discovered in human history for 200 years, and about 10 million people have died from ALS, and the cause has not been found so far, and 0 have been cured.
After the onset of the disease, the body will gradually lose the ability to work and control, and eventually lead to paralysis of the whole body, unable to speak, swallow and breathe. Many people die within 2 to 5 years of diagnosis.
Cai Lei once said in an interview with the media that he wanted patients to see the hope of life.
Therefore, he decided to devote himself to the scientific work of ALS. He said, I should do something.
At that time, my motivation was not to save myself. Although I don't understand medicine, I want to use my practical actions to make due contributions to overcoming ALS, so that those suffering from ALS can see hope!