My name is Yunhui
It's pronounced "Uni" as in Unicorn
Sarcoma cancer took my life. So, my family started a scholarship fund to honor me.
Help zero gen and first gen female imigrants
succeed through education
Dear friend,
As you may already know, Yunhui succumbed to Leiomyosarcoma cancer this past June. She was a young 61 years old and only two months into a hard-earned retirement when diagnosed. The shock of Yunhui's passing is as strong now as it was on the day she died, if not more so.
As a mother of two, Yunhui shunned the "Asian-tiger-mom" stereotype. She wanted nothing more for her kids than to have a fun childhood. Starting with regular road trips and camping when her kids were young. Then, later, annual trips to Coachella and other festivals. And finally, to top it all off, international travel across the globe. Family meant everything to Yunhui, and she made sure we knew it. Yunhui's love for her family is immeasurable.
Yunhui's pursuit of a career path began before she graduated from university. Her part time job during school was working for a broker on the cotton exchange in Texas. Being ambitious, Yunhui went on to work on Wall Street in NYC. And then, finally, as an attorney for twenty years practicing intellectual property law. It was the law degree that changed Yunhui's life. Empowering her to thrive in the competitive business world. Yunhui's business and negotiating acumen was brilliant.
Yunhui created a legacy as a role model to other women, particularly women of color who immigrated to the US. As a business leader, Yunhui was a true badass who broke the rules and paved the way for other women to follow. To honor her legacy, we are establishing a scholarship fund at Yunhui's alma-matter, New York School.
These things don't happen overnight. Well, it would have, if Yunhui had been here to get it done. Sadly, she's not here. So, we're doing it for her. If you want to know more or make a donation, drop us a line using the form at the bottom of this page. We will send out an email to everyone who contacts us when everything is in place.
A final word. Yunhui was my best friend for forty-one years. She was also my wife, the mother of our children and our breadwinner. To have known and partnered with this extraordinary human being has been my honor. She is my Queen and I worshipped the ground she walked on. Not everyone is as fortunate in life as I am. Our beings are intertwined. When she left, she took a piece of me with her. She also left a piece of herself with me, which I will cherish forever.
Get in Touch
My family is setting up a scholarship fund at New York Law School to honor me and my life. Drop us a line, and we'll keep you updated on how you can participate.
YCB
What is Leiomyosarcoma?
Sarcoma
Sarcomas are rare cancers that develop in the bones and soft tissues, including fat, muscles, blood vessels, nerves, deep skin tissues and fibrous tissues. According to the National Cancer Institute, about 12,000 cases of soft tissue sarcomas and 3,000 cases of bone sarcomas are diagnosed in the U.S. each year.
Leiomyosarcoma
Leiomyosarcoma, or LMS, is a type of rare cancer that grows in the smooth muscles. The smooth muscles are in the hollow organs of the body, including the intestines, stomach, bladder, and blood vessels. In females, there is also smooth muscle in the uterus.
How do you
get LMS?
We don't have an answer for this question. We do know that it is often misdiagnosed or dismissed. If your doctor can't diagnose a problem, don't wait - go get a second or third opinion.
Clinical
Research
Clinical trials for treating sarcomas are available. These trials are typically retesting chemo and immuno-therapies that have had success treating other cancers, which often don't work on sarcomas. The most promising trials and therapies are taking place outside the major pharmaceutical companies and therefore lack sufficient funds to make significant progress.