Hong Kong Dancer Paralyzed in 2022 Mirror Concert Warns of Fundraising Scams After Father's Death
Mo Li Kai-yin, left paralysed when giant screen fell on him during 2022 boy band Mirror concert, says neither he nor his family have raised funds following pastor father's death
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- Mo Li Kai-yin, a Hong Kong dancer left paralysed after being struck by a giant screen during a 2022 Mirror concert, has clarified that neither he nor his family raised any funds after the death of his father, Reverend Derek Li Shing-lam.
- The 31-year-old dancer warned supporters to beware of scammers exploiting his family's situation.
- His father, who spent years advocating for his son after the accident, died recently after revealing on Facebook about a week earlier that he was undergoing treatment for an undisclosed illness.
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Mo Li Kai-yin was left paralysed in 2022 when a giant screen fell on him during a concert by popular Hong Kong boy band Mirror. The incident shocked the city and his father, Reverend Derek Li Shing-lam, spent years advocating for his son seeking justice and better safety standards at concerts.
A Hong Kong dancer left paralysed after being struck by a giant screen during a 2022 concert by popular boy band Mirror has clarified that neither he nor his family had raised any funds after the death of his pastor father. Reminding his supporters to beware of scammers, Mo Li Kai-yin said in an Instagram post on Tuesday that he was grateful for the concern shown in recent days over online reports about his family, following the death of his father, Reverend Derek Li Shing-lam. But he added: "We as a family have not used the recent matter to raise funds through any organisations." "I urge all kind‑hearted people: if you come across articles that include fundraising information from certain organisations, please check carefully who the recipient is. Thank you for your care." The death of the dancer's father, who spent years advocating for his 31-year-old son after the accident that shocked the city, was announced on Saturday. About a week earlier, the elder Li revealed on his Facebook page that he was undergoing treatment for an undisclosed illness.
Preguntas abiertas
- What was the undisclosed illness that caused Reverend Derek Li Shing-lam's death
- Whether any investigations into the 2022 concert accident are still ongoing
- What specific organizations were using the family's situation for fundraising
