(30 Apr 2020) Captain Tom Moore was honoured with a military flypast on Thursday as the war veteran celebrated his 100th birthday.
The British army veteran who started walking laps in his garden as part of a humble fundraiser for the National Health Service has warmed the hearts of a nation that donated millions of pounds to back his appeal.
Captain Moore has now raised 30 million pounds (37 million US dollars) for the NHS Charities Together campaign.
His original target was 1,000 pounds (1,250 US dollars).
Moore began his fundraising campaign on 6 April, aiming to achieve 100 laps of his garden by walking 10 laps a day.
He reached his goal on 16 April but continued the effort throughout the April.
Honouring his determination, two Second World War era Spitfire aircraft performed a flypast over the veteran's house, the public sent birthday cards, and Prime Minister Boris Johnson offered a birthday message.
And Captain Moore had his own message of congratulation for the prime minister and his partner Carrie Symonds, who yesterday celebrated the birth of a baby boy.
"Our prime minister and Carrie (are) doing so well and setting another example and getting another ... good soul into our circuit," he said.
Over the last week, Captain Moore has received over 120,000 cards from well-wishers around the world.
But one in particular stands out - a card from the UK's Queen Elizabeth II, thanking the veteran personally for his fundraising efforts.
Captain Moore also celebrated his big day with an NHS-themed birthday cake and a round of "Happy Birthday" sung by his daughter and grandchildren.
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