Capt. Tom Moore, who fought in World War II, is again going to great lengths for his countrymen. The 99-year-old British veteran has raised more than £7 million -- almost $9 million -- for U.K. health services battling COVID-19 by walking laps in his garden while under lockdown in Buckinghamshire, England
The 99-year-old British veteran has raised more than £7 million -- almost $9 million -- for U.K. health services battling COVID-19 by walking laps in his garden while under lockdown in Buckinghamshire, England.
"I want to pay a special tribute today to Capt. Tom Moore," Hancock said."At the age of 99, he's raised over £7 million so far for NHS charities by completing 100 laps of his garden. Capt. Tom, you're an inspiration to us all, and we thank you." With the help of a walking frame with wheels, Moore began walking 82-foot laps, 10 laps per round, in hopes of completing 100 before he turned 100.MORE: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson 'almost took one for the team' after spell in ICU, father says
"He was incredibly active," Ingram-Moore said."He drove his car until around a year ago, and did a lot of gardening." Moore still drove a tractor lawnmower across the 6-acre family garden until he turned 98.The idea of walking around the garden as a fundraising effort came from a moment of inspiration among the family only a weekend ago.
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