Imagine being told you have 3-5 years to live—then defying the odds for 19. That’s Liu Jijun’s story. Diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) in 2005, he’s become a symbol of resilience, thanks to his wife Wang Jinhuan, who rewrote their fate with unwavering love. 💪
The Science Behind the Struggle
ALS, often called Lou Gehrig’s disease, attacks nerve cells, robbing patients of movement and speech. Within 3.5 years, Liu lost his ability to eat, walk, and speak. But Wang, once struggling to even pronounce 'amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,' became his voice—and his lifeline. 🧠⚡
From Caregiver to Changemaker
Wang taught herself nursing skills, managed Liu’s tracheostomy, and co-founded China’s first ALS patient group: the Oriental Rain ALS Care Center. Together, they wrote China’s inaugural ALS rehab manual with top expert Prof. Fan Dongsheng. 📚✨
High School Sweethearts to Global Heroes
Met at 16, inseparable at 60. Their charity now supports 4,000+ ALS families. 'Love isn’t just a feeling,' Wang says. 'It’s showing up, every day.' 💑🌍
