CAPTAIN Tom Moore, who raised millions more for the NHS to help frontline workers fight the coronavirus crisis, died of Covid in February 2021.
The WWII veteran picked up the incredible after vowing to run 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday in April 2020.
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Captain Tom Moore has raised more than £ 32 million for charityPhoto credit: Reuters
How much money did Captain Tom Moore raise?
By his 100th birthday, he had run 200 laps and raised £ 32,796,436 in donations – the largest sum ever raised by any person.
With Gift Aid added by many of the 1.5 million people who donated money to its Just Giving page, the final total was £ 38.9 million for NHS charities.
Captain Tom described it as a “fairy tale”.
What did Captain Tom Moore achieve?
Captain Tom wanted to do 100 laps in his Bedfordshire garden before his 100th birthday on April 30th – hoping to raise £ 1,000.
The former British Army officer reached his 100th length with an honor guard of the 1st Battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment these days ahead of schedule on Thursday April 16.
Captain Tom also released a charity single with Michael Ball and the NHS Voices of Care choir, which shot straight to # 1 with the Liverpool classic “You’ll Never Walk Alone”.
For his heroic work for the NHS, a petition was set up on Change.org to knight Captain Tom.
The former British Army officer originally set a £ 1,000 goal by completing a hundred laps of his garden by the time he turned 100 in late April
Where does the money he raised from his charity single go?
The money raised by war hero Tom will go to NHS Charities Together to support workers on the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak.
Ellie Orton, CEO of NHS Charities Together, said of the dazzling program, “Words just aren’t there.”
“It is absolutely amazing and I wish I had a thesaurus in my brain to express our gratitude and admiration for Captain Tom, for the NHS, and for everyone who donates and stands behind you and supports the NHS .
“A big thank you personally and from all of the NHS charities and staff who care for these Covid-19 patients. We are very grateful to you.”
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He served in World War IIPhoto credit: Reuters
Where did the money raised go?
Captain Tom raised £ 38.9 million for NHS Charities Together.
The organization supports over 250 different NHS charities – what is the money spent on?
Bereavement
NHS Charities Together said health care charities used some of the money to help people affected by grief due to Covid-19.
The organization said it helped patients, their families and caregivers during one of their most isolated and stressful moments, when they are very sick in the hospital and separated from those who care for them.
Recovery of employees and patients
NHS charities are also using the funds to support communities outside of hospitals and the recovery of staff and patients affected by the pandemic across the NHS.
Mental support
Some of the money was used for counseling services and helplines to support the mental health of NHS staff.
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Personnel support facilities
There was also practical support, such as access to food, drink and rest areas so that staff can continue their work.
Other funds are used to support partnerships outside of hospitals, e.g. B. Hospices, community health care and social welfare so that patients returning home have access to the care they need to recover.
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