In 2019, Cai Lei, vice president of JD.com, was suffering from ALS, and Liu Qiangdong called and asked, "How much money do you need?" Cai Lei waved his hand and replied: "I don't want money, it's just that my son is only 1 year old." Liu Qiangdong just replied indifferently: "I know." Then Liu Qiangdong's decision made Cai Lei cry.
In 2019, as the vice president of JD.com, Cai Lei was at the peak of his career. However, at this time, a sudden disease, ALS, quietly changed the trajectory of his fate. Cai Lei, a fearless warrior on the commercial battlefield, suddenly faced a new and unknown challenge.
Cai Lei's condition was first revealed in the second half of 2018. At first, he only felt the muscles in his forearm beating continuously, which he didn't take seriously due to the long-term high-intensity work situation. However, as time went on, the muscles in his left arm became more and more frequent, seriously affecting his productivity. After being persuaded by his colleagues and family, he had to go to the hospital for a check-up and was eventually diagnosed with ALS (ALS), a neurodegenerative disease for which there is currently no effective treatment.
The diagnosis of the disease is undoubtedly a huge blow to Cai Lei, who is at the peak of his career. In the face of sudden changes, Cai Lei's first thought was his family. As the breadwinner of the family, he didn't want his illness to become a burden to the family. After a late-night contemplation, he filed for divorce from his wife, Duan Rui, hoping to ease her burden. However, Duan Rui's response was firm and full of love: "Isn't marriage just to provide mutual support? ”
Just when Cai Lei was in despair, Liu Qiangdong, the founder of JD.com, learned the news. He immediately called Cai Lei and asked if he needed financial support. Regarding Liu Qiangdong's question, Cai Lei's answer was simple and full of helplessness: "I don't need a penny, it's just that my son has just turned one year old." Liu Qiangdong was silent for a while, and then said four words lightly: "I know." This conversation, although brief, is full of emotion and deep meaning.
In that turbulent Internet era, JD.com is not only moving forward bravely on the business battlefield, but also paying attention to the well-being and growth of every employee. And Liu Qiangdong's decision this time was born in such a background. His decision is not only a deep sympathy for Cai Lei's suffering, but also a redefinition of corporate social responsibility and a profound sublimation of JD.com's corporate culture.
Liu Qiangdong's thinking period was not easy. He needs to consider not only the formulation of a policy, but the spirit of JD.com represented behind this policy, and the impact of this decision on the future development of the company. He understands that such a decision would be a huge commitment and would concern the future of every employee's family. After many discussions with the senior management team, they agreed that JD.com, as a warm enterprise, should lend a helping hand to employees when they need it most, which will also become an important part of JD.com's culture.
As soon as this decision was announced, it immediately caused a strong reaction within the company. Many employees were deeply touched by this decision, and they felt a deep sense of emotion and responsibility from the company. Employees began to speak freely in internal forums to express their gratitude to the company, and more employees began to think about how to give back to the company and society in their own way.
The moment Cai Lei learned of this decision, his heart was moved indescribably. His tears flowed involuntarily, not only because of Liu Qiangdong's deep affection, but also because in this decision, he saw hope and the future. Cai Lei knows that such a policy will be a guarantee for his son's future, no matter what his future physical condition is, at least his son can have a worry-free growth environment.
In the following days, Cai Lei began to actively participate in the research of ALS. Not only for himself, but also for those who also suffer from the disease. He began to use his experience in the Internet industry to contact ALS research institutions and experts at home and abroad, hoping to find a cure for the disease. At the same time, together with his wife, he and his wife used the Internet platform to organize ALS patients and their families to communicate and help each other to face the disease together.
In order to further promote the research of ALS, Cai Lei and his wife decided to establish the ALS Foundation and donated a huge amount of money to the foundation. The funds will be used not only to support scientific research on ALS, but also to help families who are experiencing financial hardship due to ALS. Cai Lei's series of actions quickly attracted widespread attention in the society, and many people began to pay attention to ALS, a rare disease, and expressed their admiration for Cai Lei's courage and tenacity.
Just as Cai Lei and his wife were preparing to promote the book "Believe", they decided to use all their earnings to support ALS research and help patients. They hope that through their experiences and efforts, they can give hope and courage to those who are also facing challenges. In the live broadcast room, although Cai Lei's words have become less clear, every word of his is full of power and infects every listener.
The ending of the story is not the miracle of Cai Lei's victory over the disease, but his actual actions to influence and change the attitudes and behaviors of the people around him. Under his influence, more and more people began to pay attention to ALS, and at the same time, more people began to think about how to face the challenges and dilemmas in life. Cai Lei's story has become a kind of strength, inspiring everyone to be able to hold on to hope and move forward bravely in the face of difficulties.
