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Captain Sir Thomas Moore (30 April 1920 – 2 February 2021), more popularly known as Captain Tom, was a British Army officer and fundraiser. He made international headlines in April 2020 when he raised money for charity in the run-up to his 100th birthday during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 25, 2024 · The charity set up in honour of the late fundraiser is facing a statutory inquiry over its finances and governance. His daughter is involved in a planning row and has been accused of profiting from his name.
Feb 2, 2021 · LONDON (AP) — Capt. Tom Moore, the World War II veteran who walked into the hearts of a nation in lockdown as he shuffled up and down his garden to raise money for health care workers, has died after testing positive for COVID-19.
Apr 25, 2024 · A week before his 100th birthday, Capt Sir Tom became the oldest person ever to get to number one in the UK singles charts, when his duet of You'll Never Walk Alone - with singer Michael Ball ...
Feb 2, 2021 · Moore raised nearly $45 million by walking 100 laps in his garden before his 100th birthday to support NHS workers. He was knighted by the queen, praised by prime ministers and admired by millions for his positive attitude and courage.
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Feb 2, 2021 · As the news spread on Tuesday that Tom Moore had died, countless tributes poured in for the spry and optimistic 100-year-old Army veteran who raised millions of pounds for Britain’s National ...
Feb 2, 2021 · The 100-year-old fundraiser and war veteran, who raised £33m for NHS charities by walking in his garden, passed away in Bedford Hospital. He was knighted by the Queen and praised by the Prime Minister, the White House and the world for his inspirational spirit.
