I’m sure you’ve heard of Captain Tom Moore by now… but if not just read on because wow – how he has captivated the UK – and the world – is truly astounding.
At 99 years old this gentleman should be sitting, with his feet up, deserving a life of comfort that he has deserved. But instead, when the world became gripped in the cold clutches of a terrible virus, Captain Tom decided, rather than sit by he would try, in his own small way, to actually DO something.
So Captain Tom, frail and unsteady on his feet, decided to walk. Aiming to walk 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday, and he had the hope that a few people would donate and help him raise £1,000 for the NHS.
As I write this Captain Tom has raised over £27 million!!
On Thursday 16th April, Captain Tom completed his final 10 laps out of his 100. But people kept donating… and so Tom has continued walking – raising money and, as importantly, raising our spirits in a time when we need something to make us smile.
Well done Captain Tom – keep walking!
And if you want to donate: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/tomswalkforthenhs
Love this version of a familiar song in his honour 🙂
Dawn Delivers 
Powerful!! Thank you for sharing it.
What a beautiful soul, and look at what he’s inspired!! Wow! Thank you for sharing, Dawn!
Dawn thanks for sharing this inspiring story of Captain Tom! That just goes to show, that if you want to do something, no matter your age or condition, you’ll do it. It’s because of people Captain Tom’s age that I’m over excuses from those younger and more able-bodied.
This is an inspiring story, thanks.
This post is inspiring! What a marvelous gentleman he is. Thanks so much for bringing him into my day, Dawn.