Dedicated Matchdays For Four Local Charities

[moore_94]

https://www.lcfc.com/pages/en/media-article/leicester-city-confirm-dedicated-matchdays-for-four-local-charities
 

Leicester City Confirm Dedicated Matchdays For Four Local Charities

 

We’re delighted to announce a series of dedicated matchdays in support of The Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Foundation’s four nominated charities for the 2024/25 season, giving the Blue Army an opportunity to celebrate and contribute to the incredible service they do for our communities.
 

Through the VS Foundation, we’re proudly supporting Heartwize, LOROS Hospice, Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People and Leicester Hospitals Charity this year, with each of these organisations to take centre stage on a matchday at King Power Stadium.

 

On these special days, supporters will have the chance to learn more about the life-changing work these charities deliver, as well as contribute to matchday donations that will help further their valuable work.

Our designated fixtures are as follows:

 

Heartwize - Brentford (Friday 21 February)

 

LOROS Hospice - Manchester United (Sunday 16 March)

 

Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People - Liverpool (Saturday 19 April)

 

Leicester Hospitals Charity - Southampton (Saturday 3 May)

 

Through in-stadium engagement, fundraising initiatives, and visibility across Club channels, each charity will have the platform to highlight their invaluable impact on the lives of people across Leicestershire and beyond.

 

Leicester City Chief Executive Susan Whelan said: “The Club has a very proud history of supporting important community causes, repaying the faith and the backing of our communities by celebrating and raising funds for charities that make an enormous difference to the lives of people in Leicestershire. It was the very reason we created The Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Foundation and will continue to be its guiding principle.

 

“The charities chosen by the Foundation’s trustees for this season each have a special relevance to the Club, through a combination of our supporters, our players, and our staff. Each provides a very special and meaningful service to the people of our city that can touch the lives of any of us at any time. It’s our hope that, in the months ahead, we can bring valuable attention to their work and raise important funds that can help it to continue.”

 

The first of these fixtures will be for Heartwize, a volunteer-driven charity established in 2014 by cardiologists Prof. William Toff and Dr. Doug Skehan. With around 86 volunteers, Heartwize is truly community-led, offering hands-on training that encourages each participant to practice with a manikin under expert guidance.

 

This approach has enabled Heartwize to reach over 60,000 people across Leicestershire to date, including many who attend King Power Stadium on matchdays.

 

The charity has also formed a close bond with Leicester City, delivering training sessions to players, staff and fans, and even hosting half-time demonstrations. Through this collaboration, Heartwize highlights the importance of quick bystander CPR and early defibrillation, which can be the difference between life and death in cases of sudden cardiac arrest.

 

Supporters can look forward to a range of activities on each matchday, including matchday collections, special guest appearances, and opportunities to engage directly with the charities and their beneficiaries. Every contribution, big or small, will make a difference.

 

The Club will also be undertaking a series of activities in the build-up to these dedicated fixtures, using its platforms and visibility to highlight the relevance of each charity’s work to our own values and providing unique opportunities for the charities to benefit from the wider capabilities of our personnel.

 

Further details on each charity’s matchday will be shared in the lead-up to their respective fixtures.

 

The Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha 2024/25 Nominated Charities

 

Heartwize

Founded by two cardiologists, Heartwize focuses on training secondary school students and the community in lifesaving skills, including the use of portable defibrillators. Since its inception, Heartwize has trained over 60,00 people across the county. Their initiatives aim to create a generation of lifesavers by equipping young people and community members with the skills necessary to respond to cardiac emergencies effectively.

LOROS Hospice

A dedicated charity providing free, high-quality care to over 2,500 terminally ill patients annually in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. LOROS’s comprehensive services include inpatient care, home outreach, day therapy, counselling, and complementary therapies. LOROS Hospice focuses on enhancing the quality of life for patients, offering physical, emotional, and spiritual support tailored to individual needs. Their multidisciplinary team, including social workers and compassionate volunteers, ensures holistic care and support for both patients and their families.

 

Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People

A charity that supports over 400 children, young people, and their families across the East Midlands who are living with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. The organisation offers a range of services including symptom management, end-of-life care, bereavement support, and various therapies aimed at enhancing the quality of life. Founded in memory of Laura Moore, Rainbows provides holistic, compassionate care and creates lasting memories for families.

 

Rainbows cares for hundreds of families every year who have a baby, child or young person with a serious or terminal illness that means that their lives will be shorter than most. The charity supports every baby, child and young person to fulfil their potential, and help families make the most of every precious moment, while capturing memories and keepsakes to treasure.

 

Leicester Hospitals Charity

Leicester Hospitals Charity exists to support patients, their carers, and the NHS staff who look after them in Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland and beyond.

Leicester City and the Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Foundation have provided particular support to Leicester Children’s Hospital, which offers a wide range of services including surgery, emergency care, and specialised treatment for conditions like cancer and cardiac issues. Located within Leicester Royal Infirmary, the hospital is equipped with dedicated facilities and a multidisciplinary team focused on ensuring the best possible outcomes and comfort for young patients and their families.

Edited 19 February by moore_94

[Craig]

Insert Eddie Hearn "ooh how convenient" .gif

[AKCJ]

They think we're thick.

[Lambert09]

3 minutes ago, AKCJ said:

They think we're thick.

Deflecting instead of reflecting as per 

[Daggers]

[Daggers]

 

[StanSP]

I'd prefer free beer and donuts

[CosbehFox]

Easy to be cynical about it but it’s a worthy event and sort of thing which should be happening 

[steveherbe]

Usual distraction tactics from KPFC. Do what you're  supposed to do, RUN THE FKIN FOOTBALL CLUB PROPERLY.

[MatthewLCFC]

Can't even give up a percentage of the already extortionate ticket cost. Typical

[broughtonblue]

Are these thr local charities all our £25 season card tax went too, that we haven't heard a thing about since of which got how much?

[LVFox]

41 minutes ago, CosbehFox said:

Easy to be cynical about it but it’s a worthy event and sort of thing which should be happening 

Yes it is. 

 

It's also miraculously during the worst PR week for them with major broadcasters picking up on fan dissent.

 

"People are saying we're bad owners, break out the philanthropy".

 

People who are in need will benefit so this isn't a complaint, but let's not kid ourselves on its reason or timing

[CosbehFox]

7 minutes ago, LVFox said:

Yes it is. 

 

It's also miraculously during the worst PR week for them with major broadcasters picking up on fan dissent.

 

"People are saying we're bad owners, break out the philanthropy".

 

People who are in need will benefit so this isn't a complaint, but let's not kid ourselves on its reason or timing

Yeah don’t disagree. This is them doing the proper thing. Have to be consistent with it though. Big test comes with ticket prices soon 

[Mike Oxlong]

Maybe the players could donate a weeks' wages to these worthy causes 

[StanSP]

Just now, CosbehFox said:

Yeah don’t disagree. This is them doing the proper thing. Have to be consistent with it though. Big test comes with ticket prices soon 

Just got an email from Foxes Trust about a ticket pricing survey, the responses of which they will feed back to the club... 

[CosbehFox]

7 minutes ago, StanSP said:

Just got an email from Foxes Trust about a ticket pricing survey, the responses of which they will feed back to the club... 

yep, something I’ve personally led to be candid. Want to make a position clear in preparation of any announcement etc.

 

There is a club consultation session on ticketing in March 

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[LVFox]

Just now, CosbehFox said:

Yeah don’t disagree. This is them doing the proper thing. Have to be consistent with it though. Big test comes with ticket prices soon 

Charitable acts have never been an issue, they have always done way more than we could ever wish for.

 

It's competent running of a football club that we could do with

[Daggers]

3 minutes ago, StanSP said:

Just got an email from Foxes Trust about a ticket pricing survey, the responses of which they will feed back to the club... 

 

2 minutes ago, CosbehFox said:

yep, something I’ve personally led to be candid 

Well at least they're being consistent - I have no email. 

 

Again.

[CosbehFox]

2 minutes ago, LVFox said:

Charitable acts have never been an issue, they have always done way more than we could ever wish for.

 

It's competent running of a football club that we could do with

Yeah no disagreement with that either.
 

Just think we need to distinguish when something is positive - that two local charities are going to be exposed to global coverage is good news, I’m happy for them more than anything 

[The whole world smiles]

4 hours ago, AKCJ said:

They think we're thick.

You are thick if you think that:

 

A. This has anything to do with that so called protest on Saturday. What ever you think of them king power has given millions to local causes long before people decided to show their anger by.... walking to the ground like a normal match day  https://moodiedavittreport.com/leicester-city-f-c-and-king-power-chairman-makes-1-million-donation-to-leicester-hospitals-charity/

 

B. Even if we follow your logic that 300 people walking to the ground  mingling in with normal fans not singing has shamed them into charity pr work (which they do every year anyway) it's a lot of work to do 2 charity partnerships in 3 days I think you are underestimating how much work contractually etc goes into one of these!

 

The running of the club over the last 4 years and the lack of transparency should very much be up for scrutiny and debate. King powers commitment to local causes should absolutely not be in my opinion.

 

 

Edited 19 February by The whole world smiles

[Danizen]

First Andy King, now this. They're right into hearts and minds mode.

 

Tomorrow, they'll probably announce that for every 100 tickets sold, they'll help one old lady cross the street. 

[davieG]

As benevolent and public spirited as it is maybe the club could see their way to having a few fans days and I don't mean donuts just a bit a respect, consideration and maybe even admiration for continuing to support the club through thick and thin.

[filbertway]

 

The deflection game is top notch to be fair. 

 

3 positive bits of PR in a week.

 

Imagine they didn't need their names to be dragged through the mud for them to do positive things.

 

We need a sweepstake for what the next announcement will be  

 

[StanSP]

1 minute ago, filbertway said:

 

The deflection game is top notch to be fair. 

 

3 positive bits of PR in a week.

 

Imagine they didn't need their names to be dragged through the mud for them to do positive things.

 

We need a sweepstake for what the next announcement will be  

 

Free hat/t-shirt for every fan going to a specific away game. 

[moore_94]

27 minutes ago, StanSP said:

Free hat/t-shirt for every fan going to a specific away game. 

As long as it is pink as well