This 99-year-old veteran raised over $30 million for health care workers. He pledged to walk 100 laps before his 100th birthday.
, thanked his supporters for their donations on Twitter and said he was looking forward to a day of celebration with family.
Moore initially hoped to raise about £1,000 for NHS Charities Together, which helps charities raise money for United Kingdom hospitals and supports NHS staff and volunteers caring for COVID-19 patients. He aimed to walk 10 laps each day with the help of a walking frame.a post on his fundraising page April 10.Moore announced on Twitter earlier this month that he had completed his 100 laps and thanked the public for their contributions.. "I salute you all.
"When you think of who it is all for – all those brave and super doctors and nurses we have got," he told the outlet. "I think they deserve every penny, and I hope we get some more for them, too."
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