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Leicester Honour Fallen Chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha By Naming Club Foundation After Him

Leicester City have honoured their late owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha by naming the club's foundation after him.

Previously known as the LCFC Foxes Foundation, the entity has raised nearly £2m for local charities, also helping fund the renovation of the Leicester Royal Infirmary's Children's Outpatient Ward and acquiring life-saving equipment for the Children's Intensive Care Unit.

The 60-year-old was one of five individuals who died in a helicopter crash while attempting to leave the King Power Stadium after the Foxes drew 1-1 with West Ham on October 27.

He acquired control of the club in 2010 and they made incredible strides under his ownership, even winning the Premier League title in 2016.