WWII veteran, 99, raises £13m for UK health workers by doing 100 laps in his garden - News Summed Up

WWII veteran, 99, raises £13m for UK health workers by doing 100 laps in his garden


"Incredible and now words fail me," said Tom Moore, a captain who served in India, after finishing the laps of his 25-metre (82-foot) garden with the help of his walking frame. "I'm surrounded by the right kind of people," Moore told the BBC. This time our army are the doctors and nurses (in) uniforms," he told ITV's Good Morning Britain earlier this week. 'Inspiration'A spokesperson for Prime Minister Boris Johnson said "Tom has captured the heart of the nation with his heroic effort. "From his military contributions to his support for NHS staff, Tom has demonstrated a lifetime of bravery and compassion," he said.


Source: News 24 April 16, 2020 12:56 UTC



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