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Father's Viral Sweet Potato Stall Aids Wife's Cancer Fight

1/5/2026

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Jia Changlong, a Chinese man who lives in Yantai, Shandong province with his eight-year-old son, received 50 tonnes of sweet potatoes and began selling at a street stall in Jinan to help cover his wife’s cancer treatment costs.
He needs two million yuan (US$285,000) for medical bills.
The story went viral on social media after he shared his struggles.
Jia's wife Li was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in July.

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Story summary

Jia Changlong, a Chinese man who lives in Yantai, Shandong province with his eight-year-old son, received 50 tonnes of sweet potatoes and began selling at a street stall in Jinan to help cover his wife’s cancer treatment costs.
He needs two million yuan (US$285,000) for medical bills.
The story went viral on social media after he shared his struggles.
Jia's wife Li was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in July.