Event Brief
Chinese tycoon with ALS works 12 hours daily to find cure
Filed: Jun 21, 2026 at 12:05 AM ET
Summary: Cai Lei, a former JD.com executive with advanced ALS, continues working 12-hour days to accelerate a cure search.
WHO: Cai Lei
WHAT: Works 12-hour days while in advanced stages of ALS to accelerate the search for a cure
WHEN: Jun 20, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: He is in the final stages of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and continues working to speed up efforts to find a cure
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