### Chapter 1: The Haze of Happiness
40-year-old Cai Lei is in the golden age of his life, he not only climbed to the high position of vice president of JD.com in his career, but also ushered in a new member of the family - a lively and lovely little life. When he came home from work every day, he saw his wife's gentle smile and the baby's delicate cheeks, and his heart was full of happiness. However, in this happy atmosphere, a sudden illness quietly invaded his life like a shadow. After a routine physical examination, the doctor's heavy words were like a bolt from the blue, and the three words "ALS" fell heavily on his heart, which is a disease that makes people gradually lose their ability to exercise, and eventually even breathing will become a luxury.
The doctor told him that there was no cure for the disease and that he had only three to five years left. The eyes of the family were full of uneasiness and fear, but Cai Lei made an astonishing decision after a short period of confusion. He wants to spend the rest of his life igniting the flame of hope in the hearts of those who are also in desperate situations. He was going to quit his job and throw himself into the hard battle to find a cure for ALS.
### Chapter 2: Setting Sail Against the Wind
When Cai Lei announced his resignation as vice president of JD.com, his colleagues were shocked, his relatives and friends were puzzled, and some even thought that he couldn't bear the blow and had mental problems. But Cai Lei's determination is as firm as a rock, and his eyes are full of determination. He sold his only possessions, including his house, car, and stocks, and used all his savings to form a research team. Wearing clothes for less than 50 yuan and wearing cheap shoes, his life became extremely simple.
In order to obtain the case samples needed for the study, he signed the body donation form and visited other patients to encourage them to make the same choice. In the process, he was questioned and accused, and some people scolded him for being a liar, cheating money and cheating corpses. But Cai Lei did not waver, and his sincerity and determination finally touched those who shared his illness. More than 1,000 patients responded to his call, and China has successfully established the world's largest ALS scientific research sample platform.
### Chapter 3: The Race Against Time
With the establishment of the sample platform, the biggest challenge for Cai Lei has become time. He knew that the clock of his life was ticking, and every minute and second was so precious. He began to travel far and wide, contacting scientific institutions and pharmaceutical companies at home and abroad to try to promote the development of ALS drugs. His body gradually weakened, but his spirit grew stronger.
He has a full schedule, wakes up at 7 a.m. to start work, and doesn't rest until one or two o'clock in the evening. He worked more than 16 hours a day to get a chance to survive the 500,000 patients who were also suffering from the disease before the last moment of his life. His story touched many outstanding scientists, with PhDs from Harvard and Oxford joining in, and academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences also reaching out to help. As a result, the development of more than 100 drugs has been accelerated, and the overall research progress has been ten years ahead of expectations.
### Chapter 4: The Unyielding Warrior
Although the disease eroded his body, Cai Lei's will never wavered. His muscles gradually atrophied and his mobility became more and more difficult, but he still continued to work every day. He would rather devote his time to this great cause than accept any treatment that would only allow him to live a few more moments. In his opinion, if the treatment does not benefit all patients, then it makes no sense for him alone.
His office became his battleground, with papers piled high on his desk and data and charts constantly pulsing on his computer screen. His assistants could barely keep up with him, and he was always the first to arrive at the office and the last to leave. Even in the middle and even late stages of the disease, when he had to struggle to even lift his head, he persevered. He needed to be supported by someone to keep him on a ventilator every night, sometimes suffocating four times a night. Even so, he still firmly believes that as long as he persists, he will be able to make a breakthrough one day.
### Chapter 5: The Dawn of Dusk
The time has come to January 27, 2024, which is not only an ordinary day for Cai Lei, but also a day of great significance. Although the disease has devastated him to the fullest, his heart is still full of hope and tenacity. On this day, he and his wife donated another 100 million yuan to support ALS research. The money will be used to hire more researchers, buy more advanced equipment, and try more possible drug development paths.
In Cai Lei's view, every penny and every effort may bring a turnaround for the future. He is convinced that as long as there is more manpower and capital investment, one day those 500,000 patients will be able to wait for the miracle that belongs to them. He is willing to fight until the last moment, even if he can't see that day, he will light the light of hope for future generations.
### Chapter 6: The Eternal Torch
Cai Lei's story is like a ray of light, piercing the haze of the medical profession and illuminating a way forward. His firm belief and unremitting struggle have become the spark in the hearts of countless people, inspiring the attention and support of all walks of life for ALS research. His name and his story will always be remembered as a patient, a warrior, a dreamer.
Even in the face of the threat of death, Cai Lei did not choose to give in. His spirit and deeds are a testament to the human desire and courage to fight disease. His life may be over, but the fire he lit will never be extinguished. His struggle will continue to inspire future scientists and patients until the day comes when ALS is no longer an incurable terminal disease, but another milestone in humanity's conquest of the disease.
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