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Captain Tom Moore added to honours shortlist after raising over £28m for NHS and scoring No1 with his charity song
CAPTAIN Tom Moore has been added to the honours shortlist after thousands nominated him.
The war veteran, 99, has raised over £28million by walking laps of his garden to mark his 100th birthday next Thursday.
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Tom, who lives in Bedfordshire, is donating all the money he has made to the NHS frontline.
The ceremony for the next round of gongs will take place in June.
An insider said: “Tom’s outstanding contribution to the public’s charitable efforts have seen him become a national treasure.
“Thousands of nominations have poured in for him and he’s been put forward for the shortlist to get an official honour for recognition of his charity work and the positive impact he’s had on the whole of the country during the pandemic.
“The committee's shortlists will go to the Prime Minister for approval first and it’s likely Tom’s nomination will pass with no objections.
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“Most of the nominations have been asking for him to be recognised with a CBE, the highest ranking of the orders.
“Tom’s contribution to both fundraising and lifting the spirits of the people of the UK and around the world has been outstanding.”
It comes after it was revealed Tom broke two Guinness World Records today.
The former soldier, described as a “one man fundraising machine,” by Prince William landed the UK’s No1 single with his cover of You’ll Never Walk Alone.
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He recorded the side with Michael Ball and the NHS Care Choir to help raise cash for the NHS.
Tom was awarded the first record for being the oldest person to have ever had a UK No1 single.
The second world record was awarded to Tom for his fundraising efforts, with him being honoured for single-handedly raising the most money by walking.
Tom will celebrate his 100th birthday next Thursday in the same week as holding the UK’s No1 single.
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Speaking from his home, Tom said: “What wonderful news to receive today, a No.1 single and a record breaker too – my grandchildren can’t believe I am a chart-topper.
“I have to thank Michael Ball, the NHS Voices of Care Choir and everyone behind the scenes, who shared their talents and expertise in order to raise money for the NHS, to whom we owe so much.
“And, of course, the public for buying the single and donating – we’re in this together, and I am forever grateful for your support. And this just proves ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’.”
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