000 - Global Heroes - Special Edition

'CAPTAIN TOM,' 100,

releases fundraising single while helping open hospital after raising

$29 MILLION

Moore will praise National Health Service (NHS) workers via video link at the opening of a new "Nightingale" hospital in Harrogate, northern England, which is being set up to help deal with the coronavirus outbreak. The World War Two veteran, who completed his challenge on Thursday, had raised 23.35 million pounds ($29.21 million) by 1606 GMT on Saturday. Moore said he was honoured to be opening the hospital and to have the chance to thank NHS workers directly.

Captain Tom Moore, a 99-year-old British war veteran who has raised more than $29 million for the health service by walking 100 laps of his garden, will be a guest of honor at the opening of a new field hospital next week.

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000 - Global Heroes - Special Edition

Published on May 12, 2020

Global Heroes

In This Special Edition: The World Cheers on Essential Workers Clapping for Carers. The World Cheers on Essential Workers Torn between duty and fear - an Italian doctor fights coronavirus Penguin Chicks Hatch At Chester Zoo (And Keepers Name Them After NHS Heroes) Celebrity Heroes Captain Tom raises 29 million Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson And so much more! Global Heroes is Canada’s premier positive news magazine. We aim to connect our readers to uplifting stories rather than disheartening conflict. We highlight the inspirational efforts of everyday people, celebrities and organizations, who are diligently working together towards practical solutions to global problems. Global Heroes provides valuable insight into how communities around the world tackle urgent issues and create actions that lead to sustainable change. Solution stories engage, boost and invoke action. Our focus is on real people and their tireless efforts to change our world for the better. Allow us to introduce you to a few of our heroes