While Cai Lei leads the charge in Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research and drug development, Duan Rui has a different focus – turning live-streaming into a lifeline for funding. Through her platform – Ice Breaking Station – every sale supports groundbreaking ALS research. In an interview with CGTN's Wang Qianhui, Duan Rui reveals why she rejects pity-driven storytelling and embraces a vision of hope, collaboration, and relentless progress.