Living his best life: Fundraising hero Captain Tom’s wonderful 2020

British veteran Captain Tom Moore set out to raise £1000 ($A1775) for the National Health Service, by walking 100 laps of his garden with the aid of his walker.

The good Captain obliterated that target, raising more than £30 million. His countryfolk rallied around him, dubbing him a hero and a beacon of hope amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The Captain was promoted to a Colonel and then knighted by the Queen of England. He’s released an autobiography, and most recently – he’s going to be the subject of a movie.

Sep 24, 2020, updated Sep 24, 2020

1/15Captain Tom Moore began a fundraiser for the National Health Service, hoping to raise £1000 by walking 100 laps of his garden.

2/15The British veteran smashed his goal, raising £38.9 million ($A69 million) for the very grateful NHS.

3/15Tributes began to pop up, like this mural outside Bradley Scott Windows in Tamworth, Staffordshire.

4/15Sir Tom's special Royal Mail post mark to celebrate his 100th birthday.

5/15More than 100,000 cards were sent to congratulate him on his 100th birthday.

6/15Some of the many cards sent to the Captain for his birthday.

7/15The RAF flyover of Captain Sir Tom Moore’s house to celebrate his 100th birthday.

8/15Captian Moore was promoted to a Colonel in honour of his 100th birthday and in recognition of his fundraiser.

9/15Another mural for the 100-year-old army veteran and NHS fund raiser Colonel Tom Moore can be seen here in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

10/15Now a Colonel, Sir Tom Moore was then knighted by the Queen of England in July 2020.

11/15A portrait of Sir Tom Moore was painted by artist Alex Chamberlin and unveiled at the National Army Museum in Chelsea, London to mark the 75th anniversary of VJ day in August.

12/15Here is Sir Tom Moore, Honorary Colonel of the Northern military training establishment, inspecting the Junior Soldiers at their Graduation Parade.

13/15The national treasure poses with his autobiography.

14/15It has now been announced that a film will be made about the British hero, who inspired so many during the lockdown.

15/15The filmmakers have said: “This is a story about the power of the human spirit and Captain Sir Tom personifies that.”