Marden was born in 1926 in
Hong Kong. She spent her early life in
Shanghai. After completing her education at
Bristol University, she married John Marden, a
World War II veterans associated with the
Normandy landings. In the early 1960s, Marden became the director of the
Hong Kong Red Cross, coordinating aid during events such as
Typhoon Wanda in 1962 and responses to squatter hut fires. In the same year, she played a major role in the establishment of the Princess Alexandra Red Cross School, Hong Kong's first residential institution for children with disabilities. By 1973, along with her husband, Marden co-established the Marden Foundation. Later, in the 1980s, she contributed to the development of the first inclusive playground in
King's Park, Hong Kong. During her career, Marden was affiliated with several organizations, including the Hong Kong Federation of Handicapped Youth, the Rehabaid Society, and the Hong Kong branch of the
International Social Service. Additionally, Marden co-founded TREATS and held an honorary presidency at Playright, promoting the cause of special needs education and infrastructure during a period of limited resources in Hong Kong. ==References==