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 have attempted to raise funds after the death of his 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 before the announcement, the elder Li revealed on his Facebook page that he was undergoing treatment for an undisclosed illness.
He had also used the account to provide regular updates on his son in recent years through fortnightly prayer letters.
Earlier posts had indicated that the reverend had been suffering from physical discomfort and mentioned doctors’ concerns about a possible cardiovascular issue.
Mo Li suffered serious spinal cord injuries after a four-by-four-metre (13-by-13-foot), 560kg (1,235lb) overhead video screen crashed onto the stage at Hong Kong Coliseum on July 28, 2022, after a supporting cable broke.
In March this year, the son shared a video showing himself moving independently in a wheelchair for the first time since the accident. -- SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST
