CHAPTER 16: SOME PERSONAL STORIES
16.1 Captain Sir Tom Moore
Since the coronavirus pandemic started, there have been many wonderful stories about people doing extraordinary feats to help raise money for various charitable causes. There is possibly none more inspiring than the story of 100-year-old retired British army Captain Sir Tom Moore. Captain Tom set out to raise £1,000 (approximately $1,250 USD) for the UK’s National Health Service charities. With the support of a walking frame, Captain Tom’s objective was to complete 100 laps of his garden before the arrival of his centenary birthday.
His feat not only captured the hearts of the British people, but donations came from far and wide, while his efforts accumulated a staggering figure in ...
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