When Cai Lei, once a top executive at a major e-commerce company in China, learned he had ALS, he faced a choice: let the disease define him, or fight back with everything he had. He chose to fight.
Despite the physical toll of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, Cai didn’t give up. Instead, he used his skills and resources to set up a big data research platform for ALS, bringing together a team of scientists focused on unlocking the mysteries of the disease. He’s also been a champion for organ and tissue donation and works tirelessly to raise funds for new drug development.
“Better to fight than wait for death,” Cai says—a mantra that has become his driving force.
This Global ALS/MND Awareness Day, Cai’s relentless spirit serves as an inspiration. His journey shows that even when the odds seem insurmountable, determination and action can make a real difference.
Around the world, experts are exploring how artificial intelligence could change the game in treating ALS. Advances in technology offer new hope for better treatments and support for patients.
Cai Lei’s battle is more than personal; it’s a fight for hope, progress, and a better future for everyone affected by ALS.
