The dream of going to college has come true! The Qijiang boy who was predicted by doctors that he would not live past 18 has received an admission letter
2024-08-14
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"Congratulations, student Luo. We look forward to your colorful new life on the university campus." On August 14, Luo Ruishen, a 19-year-old candidate from Qijiang Middle School, received the admission letter from Zhi Yingbin, vice president of Shandong Taishan Institute of Science and Technology, in Youshanmeidi Community, Changsheng Branch Road, Qijiang District, with a bright smile on his face. This teenager, who was once predicted by doctors that he would "not live past 18" and had to be wheelchair-bound all day, realized his dream of going to college with the company of his mother Zhou Zhaoxi for many years.
▲On August 14, at Youshanmeidi Community, Changsheng Branch Road, Qijiang District, Luo Ruishen, a 19-year-old candidate from Qijiang Middle School, received the admission letter from Zhi Yingbin, vice president of Shandong Taishan Institute of Science and Technology. Photo by reporter Zheng Yu
On June 7, Xin Chongqing - Chongqing Daily Client published a report titled "Doctors predicted that he would not live past the age of 18, but now the 19-year-old is taking the college entrance examination in a wheelchair", which attracted social attention to this teenager.
When Luo Ruishen was 4 years old, his parents divorced and he lived with his mother. Zhou Chaoxi said that his son was diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU) when he was just 15 days old. In addition to vegetables and fruits, other grains, fish, meat, eggs and milk are not allowed to be eaten, and even rice is specially made. When he was 5 and a half years old, his son was diagnosed with progressive muscular dystrophy (DMD). After the examination, the doctor tactfully told Zhou Chaoxi: "The child will not be able to walk at the age of 11 or 12, and may not live beyond the age of 18..."
When Luo Ruishen was 11 and a half years old, the doctor’s first “prediction” came true: he gradually became unable to walk and had to use a wheelchair.
According to the doctor's advice, Zhou Chaoxi stretches his son's body before getting up and going to bed every day, 365 days a year without interruption. During the break, Luo Ruishen uses a standing wheelchair to do body and breathing exercises. "In order to complete these tasks that must be done every day, I set more than a dozen alarm reminders on my mobile phone," Zhou Chaoxi said.
On March 9 this year, Luo Ruishen celebrated his 19th birthday. He took the college entrance examination in June this year and scored 343 points.
Although his score was not high, it was enough for Luo Ruishen to realize his dream of going to college. He was admitted to the Computer Application Technology major of the School of Big Data of Shandong Taishan Institute of Science and Technology.
Due to Luo Ruishen's daily medical needs and Zhou Chaoxi's upcoming surgery, the mother and son hope to study at Chongqing Yitong College (Qijiang Campus), which is close to home.
On the same day, relevant persons in charge of Chongqing Yitong College and Taishan Institute of Science and Technology said that the two schools will jointly explore ways to jointly train Luo Ruishen. Taishan Institute of Science and Technology will waive Luo Ruishen's tuition and accommodation fees during college, provide a separate room for the mother and son, and is willing to provide Luo Ruishen with a corresponding job. Chongqing Yitong College will also set up a student volunteer service team to help Luo Ruishen successfully complete his studies during college.
▲ Luo Ruishen realized his dream of going to college with the company of his mother Zhou Zhaoxi for many years. Photo by reporter Zheng Yu
"I am looking forward to my new university life! I hope I can make more friends in college and go out into the wider world." Luo Ruishen said that during the summer vacation after the college entrance examination, he went to Hong Kong with his mother and saw the beautiful Victoria Harbor. After returning, he wrote a full 6-page travel diary. "I hope that I can write a great script in the future, use a good story to carry emotions, and move more people."
