Chinese man dances on live-streams nightly to fund cancer treatments for wife and daughter

A 28-year-old man from southwestern China dances every evening on live-streams to raise funds for his wife and daughter, both of whom have been diagnosed with cancer.

His unwavering love for them has resonated with many, prompting generous donations through his online account.

Wen Haibin and his wife, Yang Xiaohong, were secondary school classmates. After getting married, they relocated from their hometown, a small city in Sichuan province, to Guangdong province in southern China, seeking better financial opportunities.

They welcomed their elder daughter three years ago, followed by their younger daughter a year later.

Their joyful life took a devastating turn in June last year when their younger daughter, Xiyang, was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a type of soft tissue sarcoma. The heartbreak deepened in December last year when Yang was diagnosed with breast cancer.

(The couple’s once joyful life took a devastating turn in June last year when their younger daughter was diagnosed with a soft tissue sarcoma, followed six months later by the woman’s breast cancer diagnosis. Photo: Baidu)

Faced with overwhelming challenges, Yang contemplated giving up to avoid further financial burden on the family.

However, Wen was determined to ensure both of them received treatment. He had to leave his job at a construction site, as he became the sole caregiver for his ailing wife and daughter.

The couple entrusted their elder daughter to their parents in Sichuan and moved to a rented flat in the nearby Chongqing municipality for better treatment options.

Both Yang and their daughter needed chemotherapy, with each session costing thousands of yuan (hundreds of US dollars), along with radiotherapy expenses exceeding 10,000 yuan (US$1,400) each time.

The family has exhausted their savings and accumulated a debt of 200,000 yuan.

Unfamiliar with the city, Wen found it difficult to work as a delivery rider, a job typically favoured by migrant workers for its profitability.

In April, Wen turned to dancing on a live-streaming platform as a means to generate income. During the day, he cared for his family, and in the evenings, he danced after they went to sleep.

(In April, Wen began dancing on a live-streaming platform at night to generate income while caring for his family during the day. Photo: Baidu)

Initially inexperienced, he admitted to feeling stiff, but after two months, he saw significant improvement in his dancing skills.

Wen reported earning anywhere from dozens to hundreds of yuan each evening; however, many viewers felt compelled to donate after learning about their plight. In a show of kindness, their landlord also reduced their monthly rent from 900 yuan (US$130) to 600 yuan.

Wen expressed his determination not to give up, stating: “Otherwise my wife and daughters will become helpless.” He also affirmed: “I am willing to do anything for them.”

(Wen has expressed his determination not to give up, stating, “Otherwise my wife and daughters will be left helpless.” Photo: Baidu)

Despite the struggles, Wen remains hopeful, noting that both his wife and daughter’s treatments have shown progress.

His unwavering commitment and love for his family have inspired many online.

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