Chapter 1018

Robin herzer stood in the same place, too excited to help himself.

He did not expect that one day he would look at his idol like an adolescent girl, shivering, speechless and sweating; He could not even imagine that his footsteps were following those stars. For him, Hollywood stars were just a bubble with no reality whatever.

But today, everything is going on.

On the "Today Show" in Rockefeller square, it was Robin's first encounter with Langley, the first live listening to a concert, the first being moved by music, the first feeling of the power of life, and the first admiration of a figure; Not only because his son had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, but also because the heather cross foundation finally awakened people's attention to the disease, but also because of the song "another light".

Among the more than 6 billion people in the world, there are only a few stars shining in the sky and dazzling. Most of the remaining stars are just tiny glimmers, hidden in the boundless dark night, no one pays attention to them, no one knows them, until one day they quietly go out.

Maybe, for most people, they can't even hear a sound; But for that light, it is the destruction of the whole world. It's not meaningless, it's not a drop in the ocean, it's an integral part of the world.

Lanli's voice is exactly Robin's voice; In this young man, Robin saw the light and began to chase involuntarily.

"I, I mean... Sorry, er, I mean... Thank you. Really, thank you Incoherent, confused and fragmented, Robin closed his eyes and bit his teeth in frustration.

But when he opened his eyes again, he found that lanli was not impatient. He was still looking at him with a smile, and his right hand was still not pulling away. He seemed to be waiting patiently for the following. This calmed Robin's excitement a little bit. "This is a great feat, Heather cross foundation. You know, this is a feat that can change the whole society."

"It's not my credit, it's Heather Cross's, and it's the credit of countless volunteers and families who have worked hard for it. I just stand on the stage, standing under the magnesium lamp, enjoying everyone's attention; Maybe that's why we all want to be actors. " Langley joked.

Robin shook his head and said firmly, "you are a gentleman who refuses to take credit. But that song is the best proof that only those who have really experienced pain and struggle can create such music. Randy, you know what? Maybe you can save thousands of families with this little move. "

Hope, a vague word, is enough to save countless people. Now, lanli has lit a spark of hope, waiting for a prairie fire.

The seemingly simple sentence once again made Lan Li deeply feel the heavy pressure on his shoulders.

As public figures, they enjoy flowers and applause, they enjoy fame and glory; At the same time, they also shoulder more important responsibilities. Yes, he is a dreamer, running towards his dream; At the same time, he is also a leader, holding high the torch of hope with his own efforts and struggle.

If you just want to enjoy the happiness brought by the star aura, but refuse the accompanying pressure and attention, and even refuse the corresponding responsibilities and obligations, it is unfair and impossible.

"That's what the heather Cross Foundation wants to achieve: millions of families. In this process, we need more help and support, so let's work together to make our dream come true. " Lanli said with a smile, and his right hand shook Robin's hands heavily to show his determination.

Robin just felt a surge of emotion and blood. On impulse, he blurted out, "of course, I'm very, very willing to contribute. As a matter of fact, I am a fund manager, and I am very happy to help Heather cross if necessary. " After saying it, Robin regretted it.

"God, I'm sorry, I didn't mean that." What he said just now sounds like he has a plan, as if he aimed at the position of fund manager. As God knows, today's meeting is just a coincidence, and what he thought just now is just a coincidence“ I mean, I have a lot of management experience, and I know how to run a foundation. If the heather cross foundation needs it, I can contribute at any time; But it doesn't mean that I came here specially for this job. I... Jesus Christ, I should have prepared a resume, but I didn't... Oh, I should, how should I say it? "

"I understand." Lan Li can feel the urgency and emotion of the middle-aged man, not only for work or job hunting, but also for enthusiasm, just like the enthusiasm of volunteers.

Robin felt his neck chagrined. "I mean, my son, he... Er... He... He's also suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. That day in Rockefeller square, I was going to another foundation to apply for Medicaid, but unexpectedly, I met you. This is the first time that a foundation has focused on ALS. This is an important hope for us, so I hope I can help. "

"Why don't you give me a card? I think it's going to be a good start. " Lanli didn't explain too much, but said directly.

"... oh." Robin Leng Leng, immediately this just responded to come over, "of course, absolutely." Robin then released his hands, hurriedly took out his card folder and handed it to him, "Robin herzer. Sorry, I forgot to introduce myself. "

"Langley hall." Lan Li introduced himself with a smile, as the first formal acquaintance of the two.

From the beginning to the end, Bradley just stood by quietly, watching, not impatient. In lanli's body, and in Robin's body, he saw the real and fragile behind the mask, and also saw the vicissitudes and moving under the skin. Once again, Bradley was glad that he had made the right choice.

After the shocking revelation of his background, the "New York Times" fortunately became the first media to interview randley, which enabled Bradley to present a real randley to readers from his point of view.

All the time watching Robin take the initiative to leave, Bradley still did not speak. In sight, blue Li carefully put the card away, Bradley asked curiously, "will you call him?"

"Yes, I think I will." Lan Li nodded in affirmation.

"Why? Because his son is going through the same difficulties? " Bradley curiously inquired that, after all, five minutes ago, the man was a complete stranger.

However, Langley chuckled and didn't answer directly, "Bradley, have you ever heard of Act-Up, a social movement group in the late 1980s and early 1990s?"

"Yes, of course I know." Bradley showed a look of surprise, completely did not expect that Langley would change a completely different topic.

Act-Up, the full name of which is "AIDS coalescence to unleash power", can also be translated as "action". It was founded in New York in March 1987 and spread all over the world in just a few years. It really made the whole society face up to the existence of AIDS and promoted the development of medicine and social progress.

"Do you know why Act-Up has grown in just a few years?" Lanli didn't continue to walk, but just stood on the side of the street, looking at the traffic in front of him. The prosperity of New York was magnified bit by bit at the moment, and the world was boundless, but the smallness of the individual was also magnified, insignificant, "because they didn't have time at that time."

Standing in front of the historical torrent and social machine, the individual is always so small; But people often ignore that society is made up of people and history is written by people. Only when people step forward can society progress and history advance; As long as people fight bravely, society can progress and history can advance.

"The reason why we struggle is not to change this society, but not to let it change us."

At the end of 1980s, AIDS patients all over the world were faced with a similar dilemma: the progress of scientific research was slow, almost no effective specific drugs could be found, and even the drugs to delay the disease were extremely rare and expensive; The newly produced drugs can not even be legally purchased in their own countries. The review of the drug administration is extremely slow, and most of the drugs are listed as illegal; Even hospitals refuse to accept patients, insurance refuses to settle claims, and even after death, it is difficult to obtain the right of burial.

Therefore, in this crisis, the government's cold shoulder and social exclusion forced every patient and his family and friends to play a different role: they need to become researchers and constantly study the professional journals and reports of various countries; They need to become doctors and control the dosage of drugs; They also need to be caregivers and accompany sick families; Even to become a social activist, standing in the spotlight for their own life.

They are humble dust, and no one cares about their lives except themselves.

As Langley said, they have no time, they have no choice, they have to unite, they have to stand up, they have to fight to the last moment.

"Dallas buyers club" in 2013 and "120 hits per minute" in 2017 focus on such a special group of people, telling those ordinary but great stories.

As a reporter, Bradley instantly understood the meaning of Langley. He opened his mouth slightly and blurted out the first thought in his mind, "but als is not AIDS."

Langley chuckled. "Have you ever heard of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis before?"

A simple rhetorical question, Bradley was speechless, stunned in the same place, and the smile at the corner of lanli's mouth added a touch of bitterness, "yes, I haven't heard of it before Heather cross, and I'm not the only indifferent person in the huge society. Who cares if another light goes out? "

Finally, this is the lyrics of "another light". At this time, it has a special meaning. Bradley was silent.