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The Spirit of Hong Kong Awards featured 17-year-old Cassie Li Pui-ying, who was born with Hirschsprung's disease and has faced numerous health challenges throughout her life. After undergoing a seven-hour surgery in 2025, she performed at Queen Elizabeth Stadium before an audience of over 2,500 people, playing the drums and singing. The event was organized by Live Theatre, which Li’s mother Marine Mak helps run; the organization provides a platform for visually impaired students to perform. Cassie's faith, optimism, and cheerfulness despite her struggles were highlighted during the performance.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-10,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
Cassie Li Pui-ying, a 17-year-old blind musician born with Hirschsprung's disease, performed at the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards in March 2026 at Queen Elizabeth Stadium before an audience of over 2,500 people. A year earlier, she underwent a seven-hour surgery in Hong Kong. Although unable to see her supporters, Li heard and appreciated their applause as she played drums on stage. Her performance was organized by Live Theatre, which also assists visually impaired students like herself. Despite numerous health challenges, Li's faith, optimism, and positive spirit have inspired many.
Written for “Hong Kong Resistance Awards” on 2026-10-10,
grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.
Blind musician with rare birth disease plays her heart out
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musician → play → heart
Born with Hirschsprung’s disease, Cassie Li has had a lifetime of health issues.
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Li → bear → issues
But the 17-year-old continues to learn, perform and inspire others
A year after a seven-hour surgery in Hong Kong in 2025, Cassie Li Pui-ying was on stage at Queen Elizabeth Stadium, playing the drums before an audience of more than 2,500 people.
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ying → continue → people
She heard the applause but could not see who it came from.
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That March night was organised by Live Theatre, which her mother Marine Mak also helps run.
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mother → organise → which
Li sang, spoke and played the drums.
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Li → sing → drums
The group gives visually impaired students a stage to perform on.
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group → give → stage
Despite having been through several serious health scares, what comes across is Li’s faith, optimism and cheer.
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comes → come → scares
She moves people.
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She → move → people
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