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Philanthropy

Richard Li's philanthropy has been inspired by the devastating SARS virus that hit Asia and spread to 29 countries in the world in 2003. The spread of the virus resulted in quarantines, travel restrictions, hysteria, around 774 deaths, and under the direction of Li, PCCW was able to aid victims by providing telecommunication services to patients, medical staff, and fundraisers. As the Chairman of PCCW, he was able to volunteer the company's services to set video conferencing for quarantined SARS victims and volunteers to communicate with their families. Additionally, he also directed the telecommunications company to supply telephone hotline support for isolated patients and communities to receive medical and legal advice, he set up a special story time program for children kept home to prevent infection, and provided call center support for charity fundraisers and community activists.

Richard Li and PCCW also donated $1 million to the Business Community Relief Fund for Victims of SARS. Under his direction, employees at PCCW served the community through the company's efforts, and many gave up their free time to work as volunteers.

Later, in 2007, under Li's direction PCCW volunteers participated in the District Elderly Campaign sponsored by the Oriental Daily News Charitable Fund, the Sun Charitable Fund, and Po Leung Kuk. The campaign' mission was to deliver gift packages to the elderly living in the Lower Ngau Tau Kok Estate.