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    100-Year-Old Tom Moore, Who Raised Millions By Walking Laps, To Be Knighted Friday

    Moore raised more than $40 million for health care workers this spring, and won hearts in the U.K. He will be knighted by Queen Elizabeth in a private ceremony at Windsor Castle.
    by Rachel Treisman Jul 16, 2020 2 minutes
    British World War II veteran Capt. Tom Moore raised more than $40 million for health care workers by walking laps in his garden in the weeks leading up to his hundredth birthday in April. He will be knighted in a private ceremony with Queen Elizabeth on Friday.

    This spring, 100-year-old Capt. Tom Moore became a national hero in Britain when he raised more than $40 million for health care workers by walking laps in his garden.

    On Friday, he will become Capt. Sir Tom Moore when he is knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.

    Buckingham Palace a private ceremony with

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