Following the outpouring of heartfelt messages since the death of Captain Sir Tom Moore on 2 February, his family pledged to celebrate his life with an event that everyone, in the UK and around the world, could be involved in. That event is the Captain Tom 100 and the Bone Cancer Research Trust is proud to be inviting our supporters to take part.
The Bone Cancer Research Trust, like many other charities, has been hugely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. It’s had a catastrophic effect, with the cancellation of thousands of fundraising events and the loss of billions in income across UK charities.
The Captain Tom 100 offers Bone Cancer Research Trust supporters, of all ages and abilities, the the opportunity to raise crucial funds for our life-saving work, while at the same time celebrating Captain Tom’s generosity of spirit, the hope and joy he brought to millions, and his sense of fun.
How it works
It’s so simple. All participants need to do is dream up a Captain Tom 100 challenge based around the number 100 and do it at any time and anywhere over Captain Tom’s birthday weekend – starting on Friday 30 April through to Bank Holiday Monday 3 May.
The challenge could be walking 100 steps or running 100 metres, scoring 100 goals, baking 100 cakes, climbing 100 stairs, hopping 100 laps of the garden, building 100 sandcastles, writing a 100-word poem, flipping 100 pancakes – anything at all, inside or out.
Once you have chosen your challenge, we invite you to join our group, start your fundraising and share your updates on social media, using #CaptainTom100 & #TeamBones. Everyone will receive a t-shirt and a certificate for taking part.
Captain Tom’s daughter, Hannah Ingram-Moore, said:
We are so grateful for the incredible support we have received since my father started his record-breaking fundraising walk and that his message of hope was shared with the world. Captain Tom was very proud to be able to leave behind the growing legacy of his Foundation. We know he would love the idea of inviting everyone to get involved and share their Captain Tom 100 so that together we can ensure ‘Tomorrow will be a good day’. We look forward to celebrating with you on what would have been his 101st birthday weekend – it’s going to be fun!
Mat Cottle-Shaw, Head of Fundraising & Communications at the Bone Cancer Research Trust said:
It is with greatest pride that the Bone Cancer Research Trust is part of this remarkable challenge. We are honoured to be joining the celebrations to mark what would have been Captain Tom's 101st birthday and we are grateful to all his family for allowing bone cancer patients to benefit from this wonderful event.
It couldn't be easier to join the Captain Tom 100. Click below now to join our group, start your fundraising and request your free t-shirt.
