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Live to hope; never give up.
      Lin Yu-Wei, a student in Chang Jung University, suffers from congenital muscular dystrophy (live less than 20 years in medical history). He did not deter by his illness and was optimistic and active in learning. He cooperates very well with classmates and is called “Happy Baby”. Although he has illness in confinement of wheelchair, he confronted the fact that he could probably not live up to 20 years. He was not defeated by the illness. He volunteered his time in raising money for patients of vegetation state.

      His parents Lin Song-Hua and Cheng Shiou-Yu care for him, although the double hit by the sad news that his elder sisters died of similar disease. He continued to fight with the disease and encourages his younger brother, the only healthy child in the family. His father makes a living by working odd jobs. He also visited many doctors in order to find a cure for his children and he takes the place of his mother so that his mother can be relieved from the burden. His mother Cheng Hsiu-yu is an angel who takes care of them with patience, persistence and love. In addition to housework, she volunteers in school to help her children and other kids. She protects them 24 hours a day.

      Yu-Wei’s destiny is like any other kids with major disease. Yu-Wei cannot live a day without his parents. When his sisters passed away, his parents saddened by the loss and cried all day. They still needed to care for him and the youngest brother. From the unselfish love from his parents, he learned that: One should love his/her life. Never give up easily. Feel blessed and happy by every day living in the world. He deserves to be called “a worrier to fight disease” because of his optimism and excellence in academia achievement.

      Born 1988 in Pingtung, Lin Yu-Wei has lived in hospital since he was born. He is the third child in the family. His two sisters died because of incurable disease. Lin Chia-cheng, his youngest brother, is still healthy. He constantly reminds himself that “never give up and live to the dream”. He has a wish that the medical technology can help him finish college education and give him opportunity to give back to his parents and society. He swears that he wants to be alive in order to keep his parents happy. 

      When he studied in De Sie elementary school, he was the third in the entire school. He got a second place in painting competition. His parents were so happy to see his accomplishment. Yu-Wei became “Happy Baby” in school when he studied in Chang Chi Junior High School. His grade always maintained at top 10 and he got awarded with numerous scholarships. He used to be the annual model student in 2001 in Pintung County. He is now studying in Pingtung Senior High School. Everyone in the school helps him all the time when he needs the assistance including Principle Li Liang-mo. 

      One of his fellow students Wang Tse-hua is always with him to help. His classroom is conveniently arranged on the first floor. World Foundation was founded for saving patients in vegetation state. His examination time is also extended. His persistent effort keeps his grade at top 5 so as to give him confidence to further his education. He has given up Department of History in National Taiwan University and National Cheng Kung University and chose National Pingtung University of Education Department of Social Development. He hopes to have career in social education. 

       Although Yu-Wei cannot walk visit and jump like normal people, he likes to read books in humanities, geography, history, biology, technology, articles and magazine. He would temporarily forget about the illness and is inspired by stories on the book. Listening music, using computer, watching movies and games, mountain-climbing with family are his favorite activities.

      Yu-We is different from birth. His mission is to fight the disease. For 18 years, he was not discouraged by his destiny. He never complains about his illness. He believes that “People would win over destiny”, the motto when he decided to face every difficulty in life. Yu-Wei said that there is hope as long as he is alive. If he has courage, then he would win the destiny. He would work hard to make contribution to this world even if his life is as short.