The Great Outdoors

THE EXTRA MILE AWARD

CAPTAIN SIR THOMAS MOORE

defined by a global pandemic, Captain Sir Thomas Moore united the country with his inspirational fundraising challenge. Aged 99, the former British Army officer began walking laps of his garden readers were certainly inspired by this heart-warming and inspirational tale. Many voters called the centenarian a “true inspiration”, a “role model for us all” and an “absolute legend”. One fan put it as follows: “A truly inspirational gent who proudly represents all of his colleagues who never made it – their sacrifice was for our freedom.”

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