Captain Tom Moore began a fundraiser for the National Health Service, hoping to raise £1000 by walking 100 laps of his garden.
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The British veteran smashed his goal, raising £38.9 million ($A69 million) for the very grateful NHS.
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Tributes began to pop up, like this mural outside Bradley Scott Windows in Tamworth, Staffordshire.
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Sir Tom's special Royal Mail post mark to celebrate his 100th birthday.
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More than 100,000 cards were sent to congratulate him on his 100th birthday.
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Some of the many cards sent to the Captain for his birthday.
The RAF flyover of Captain Sir Tom Moore’s house to celebrate his 100th birthday.
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Captian Moore was promoted to a Colonel in honour of his 100th birthday and in recognition of his fundraiser.
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Another mural for the 100-year-old army veteran and NHS fund raiser Colonel Tom Moore can be seen here in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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Now a Colonel, Sir Tom Moore was then knighted by the Queen of England in July 2020.
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A portrait of Sir Tom Moore was painted by artist Alex Chamberlin and unveiled at the National Army Museum in Chelsea, London to mark the 75th anniversary of VJ day in August.
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Here is Sir Tom Moore, Honorary Colonel of the Northern military training establishment, inspecting the Junior Soldiers at their Graduation Parade.
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The national treasure poses with his autobiography.
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It has now been announced that a film will be made about the British hero, who inspired so many during the lockdown.
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The filmmakers have said: “This is a story about the power of the human spirit and Captain Sir Tom personifies that.”
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