Financial support for the ailing dancer from Hong Kong's Mirror Group, who is paralyzed, is now in limbo

Hong Kong Dancer's Medical Treatment in Doubt After Major Donor's Potential Withdrawal

The medical treatment for a 30-year-old Hong Kong dancer, Mo Li Kai-yin, is uncertain following a major donor's potential withdrawal of a verbal promise to cover his medical expenses. The dancer was paralyzed during a Mirror concert, and until now, the concert organisers, MakerVille and Music Nation, have not provided any financial support for his medical treatment.

In a letter penned by the dancer's father, Reverend Derek Li Shing-lam, on Saturday, it was revealed that the donor's verbal promise had been the primary source of funding for the dancer's medical treatment over the past three years. The letter expresses concern about the future of the dancer's treatment without the continuation of this support.

Billionaire Richard Li Tzar-kai, chairman of PCCW and parent company of concert organiser MakerVille, has pledged HK$10 million (US$1.3 million) to support Mo Li Kai-yin. Li's pledge is in addition to covering the dancer's medical fees, but it does not address the concern about the future of the dancer's treatment without the continuation of the major donor's support.

The letter states that the dancer's path to recovery now faces a "vacuum of resources" and a "struggle of faith". The specific nature of the dancer's injury or the medical treatment required was not detailed in the provided information about Li's pledge. However, Li mentioned that the family has found a path and contacts for cutting-edge medical treatment for Mo Li Kai-yin.

The identity of the major donor who had previously provided verbal support for the dancer's medical treatment remains unknown. There is no information available regarding the donor's current status or whether these promises continue to be confirmed. The uncertainty stems from this potential withdrawal, leaving a significant gap in the funding required to move forward with the dancer's medical treatment.

The letter does not provide any information about alternative sources of funding for the dancer's medical treatment. Li turned down his initial offer of support because the concert organisers, MakerVille and Music Nation, had promised to settle the medical expenses. To date, these promises have not been fulfilled.

This development in the dancer's medical journey highlights the need for continued support and resources to ensure his recovery. The Hong Kong community and beyond are encouraged to offer their assistance in any way possible to help Mo Li Kai-yin overcome this challenging time.

Financial support for the ailing dancer from Hong Kong's Mirror Group, who is paralyzed, is now in limbo