Recently, a fundraising plan has touched the heartstrings of Taiwan fans
The fundraising fund is for the famous players in the billiards world -
Janet Lee, 49
She was diagnosed with stage IV ovarian cancer
The cancer cells have spread throughout the body
↑The picture shows a screenshot of the fundraising website page. In addition to her anti-cancer treatment, the fundraising will also be used for the daily expenses and tuition of her three children once she dies
For many people
Janet Lee may be a somewhat unfamiliar name
But she also has a more widely known nickname
The 1990s
She is already the "Black Widow" who has swept the world.
Although the field is not the same as the film character of the same name
But on the billiard
She is also a superhero who wrestles with fate
The fundraising plan reads
As of now
Janet Lee has undergone 19 surgeries
These surgeries are not related to cancer
Instead, it was the treatment of scoliosis and related conditions that had plagued her since she was a child
"When I was 12 years old, when I was diagnosed with scoliosis
My life has changed completely."
Shortly after her diagnosis, she underwent surgery
Two metal rods about 45 centimeters long were implanted on the back
Used to correct posture
She said after waking up
"I felt as if I was being burned from the inside out
I want to scream
But under the action of painkillers I can only moan."
The pain after surgery is only part of it
As a Korean living in Brooklyn, New York
She is often racially discriminated against
In order to forcibly "mingle" with those people
She tried to be a bad girl
Staying up late, drinking, smoking
Talk badly to your parents
When life is going to a "dead end" step by step
A chance encounter at the age of 18 changed her
In front of a pool table in New York
She saw an old gentleman hitting the ball gracefully
"He seems to make billiards dance on the table"
She has been fascinated by the sport ever since
"Even though it sounds old-fashioned
But billiards is my air."
Pick up the club
It was as if she could forget her illness for a moment
Stop thinking about other people's eyes
Billiards healed her
Make her a better person
"I started eating healthy
Strengthen physical exercise
I can even practice for more than 30 hours straight
Even if I force myself to finish the exercise
I'll also practice in my head how to play a good ball."
In order to overcome the problem of confidence that exists in themselves
She secretly imitates all the qualities of the master
And step up the practice
Until I really believe that I can be the best player
She was 21 years old, 18 months after she became a professional
Ranked first in the world
Won more than 30 domestic and foreign championships
He also earned himself the nickname "Black Widow"
Not just because I often wear black
It is also because of her sharp ball style and fierce eyes on the field
"Because I'm going to draw the opponent over
And then 'eat' them."
↑Pictured is Janet Lee (left) at the inaugural World Nine-Ball China Open. Photo by Fan Jun, Xinhua News Agency
Outstanding ball skills Eye-catching appearance
There is also the story of self-achievement with superhuman perseverance
Make her the brightest star on and off the pitch
Countless people fell in love with billiards because of her
Hit the first shot of your life on the table
But while inspiring the masses
Injuries never left her
Despite her trademark long hair
Cover the scars on your back but
"There has never been a minute in my life without pain"
Her friend said
Perhaps it is this pain that has become daily
She was slow to find out she had cancer
After this illness
She quickly issued a statement
"I'll put the determination when playing
Used in this fight against the disease
Jim Valvano ( a legendary college basketball coach battling cancer ) once said
'Never Give Up'
For three daughters
I'm going to do that."
That's right
The "Black Widow" off the field
It is the mother of three lovely girls
Also a philanthropist
He is also an inspiring orator
↑Pictured is Janet Lee at a pre-match press conference at the 2012 World Women's Open Billiards Tournament. Xinhua News Agency
When sharing your own experience of fighting hurt
She once said
"Courage doesn't mean not fear
Instead, you can face your fears."
May she be accompanied by courage and love
Can clear the pain and win with one shot
Coordinator: Peng Dong Wu Junkuan
Coordinator: Lu Yuchen
Reporter: Zheng Zhi
Editor: Lu Yuchen
Issued: Shen Nan
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