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sandensea

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Thu Apr 30, 2020, 12:46 PM Apr 2020

Captain Tom Moore, veteran who raised $37m for NHS, turns 100

War veteran Tom Moore, who has raised more than £30 million ($37.4 million) for the UK's National Health Service (NHS) by walking laps of his garden, celebrates his 100th birthday Thursday.

Moore, who rose to the rank of Captain during his military career, was also promoted to honorary Colonel in recognition for his efforts to raise money for the UK's health service.

Moore's latest mission began on April 6, with the target of raising £1,000 for NHS charities as a thank you for the treatment he received while suffering from cancer and a broken hip.

But the generosity of the public far exceeded his hopes, and he received millions within days.

Moore's unlikely ascent to the top of the pop charts came with a charity version of musical classic and popular football chant "You'll Never Walk Alone", in which he sings along with British stage star Michael Ball and the NHS choir.

Separately, the army announced it was making Moore an honorary colonel, an appointment approved by Queen Elizabeth II, calling him an "inspirational role model to generations young and old."

At: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/captain-tom-moore-veteran-who-raised-dollar37m-for-nhs-turns-100/ar-BB13pxiI



Britain's centenarian Capt. Tom Moore: You'll never walk alone.

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Captain Tom Moore, veteran who raised $37m for NHS, turns 100 (Original Post) sandensea Apr 2020 OP
I heard him on the BBC this morning here in the US irisblue Apr 2020 #1
Happy Birthday, Colonel Moore! littlemissmartypants Apr 2020 #2
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