David Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 I know we have our own little fundraiser for Derby City Mission food bank, but Captain Tom Moore, or should I say SIR Captain Tom Moore wanted to raise £350k for the NHS by walking 100 lengths of his garden by his 100th birthday. He’s now raised over 8 million pounds, what a man ?? https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/tomswalkforthenhs (Please don’t turn this political, let’s just appreciate what the man has achieved) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Unbelievable isn’t it? Well done Cap’n Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Amazing effort, and still fund-raising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Muckerette just told me about this, so I checked it out, and was just about to link to it in a new thread. Apparently the original target was a Grand! What an absolute legend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, Mucker1884 said: Muckerette just told me about this, so I checked it out, and was just about to link to it in a new thread. Apparently the original target was a Grand! What an absolute legend! Was it? The first time I saw it was at 350k, that’s even crazier than I thought. He’s been given a lot of coverage by Piers Morgan on GMB to get going, but still an amazing achievement. One of the feel good stories to come out of this mess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, David said: Was it? The first time I saw it was at 350k, that’s even crazier than I thought. He’s been given a lot of coverage by Piers Morgan on GMB to get going, but still an amazing achievement. One of the feel good stories to come out of this mess Well, according to The Beeb, it was? But then they state he's "only" reached £4m! The article is today's date, so if that means it's doubled to £8m during today, this guy is more of a legend than I first had him down as! ? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-52278746 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthram Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 30 minutes ago, David said: I know we have our own little fundraiser for Derby City Mission food bank, but Captain Tom Moore, or should I say SIR Captain Tom Moore wanted to raise £350k for the NHS by walking 100 lengths of his garden by his 100th birthday. He’s now raised over 8 million pounds, what a man ?? https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/tomswalkforthenhs (Please don’t turn this political, let’s just appreciate what the man has achieved) They should have named one of the Nightingale hospitals after him. I can't imagine any other single person has raised anywhere near that amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, Tamworthram said: They should have named one of the Nightingale hospitals after him. I can't imagine any other single person has raised anywhere near that amount. I’m sure he will be recognised in some way, maybe his local town, needs to be and whilst he’s still alive to appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 Just looked again and he’s raised around 300k since I started this topic. Just immense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TramRam Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 He's done himself proud...? a million times Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl Ram Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 25 minutes ago, Tamworthram said: They should have named one of the Nightingale hospitals after him. I can't imagine any other single person has raised anywhere near that amount. The Duke of Westminster found 12 and a half million down the back of one of his sofas which he donated to the NHS...very kind and much appreciated I’m sure, but he is the worlds richest person under the age of 30. I watched Tom on Victoria Derbyshire’s programme this morning, the bloke’s an absolute star. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritstone Ram Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 He’s nearly up to £9m that is two or three million quid this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 He's up to £9m quid, which is 9 days donations for the charity involved. Unbelievable stuff, take a bow Sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 10 minutes ago, Van Gritters said: He’s nearly up to £9m that is two or three million quid this afternoon. bloody hell, that's how much chris Martin's salary goes up in 3 or 4 posts on t'football forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oomarkwright Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 £10m now. Well done sir. But not sure why he's a captain? Surely too old for the army now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967RAMS Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Just finished. Brilliant effort?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjam Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Raised more than £12m ? https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-veteran-99-raises-16312m-for-nhs-as-he-completes-garden-challenge-11973950 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 13 minutes ago, maxjam said: Raised more than £12m ? https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-veteran-99-raises-16312m-for-nhs-as-he-completes-garden-challenge-11973950 A little bit more than £12m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarrowRam Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Captain Tom said yesterday while people are still donating he will keep walking. Fantastic especially in these horrible times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 £18m now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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