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Educated at St Stephen's Girls' College and The University of Hong Kong, Mrs Daisy Li is a philanthropist, a community leader, and a dedicated supporter of welfare.  She has made remarkable contributions to Hong Kong through her service to numerous community organizations. Mrs Li joined the Hong Kong Red Cross in 1961, has served as its Deputy Director and Director, and is now a member of its Advisory Board.  She is also founder of The Spastics Association of Hong Kong and a long time Executive Committee Member of St James' Settlement. Currently, Mrs Li is Director of Hong Kong Young Women's Christian Association, of which she was President from 1988 to1996.

Mrs Li has also been active in promoting local education.  She was Supervisor of YWCA Hioe Tjo Yoeng College from 1986 to 1998.  Founder of Hong Kong YWCA Athena Kindergarten, she has been Supervisor of the Kindergarten since 1993.  Mrs Li's close association with The Chinese University of Hong Kong began as early as the 1960's when her late husband the Honourable Li Fook Shu served as Council Member of the University.  She has made significant contributions towards the construction of a new hostel in New Asia College and the organization of various student activities.

Mrs Li's distinguished contributions to community service and education have earned her numerous awards. To honour her long and devoted services, she was awarded badges of honour by the Hong Kong Red Cross in 1983, 1987 and 1991. Mrs Li was made a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in 1993, and an Honorary University Fellow of The University of Hong Kong in 1998.