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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.
- 1940–1946
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 · 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.
- N'dea Yancey-Bragg
- National Correspondent
Apr 25, 2024 · Capt Sir Tom died in February 2021 aged 100, with coronavirus. He had become ill not long after his family took him on holiday to Barbados in December 2020 after British Airways paid for his ...
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.
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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 · Captain Sir Tom was treated for skin cancer and a broken hip, and received "marvellous service" from the NHS. When the world locked down for the coronavirus pandemic, he saw a chance to give ...
