Captain Tom Moore has been “blown away” by the public’s kindness after getting 100,000 birthday cards. The inspirational Army veteran, who has raised almost £29million for NHS charities, has also been sent at least 1,000 presents in anticipation of his 100th birthday this week.
Speaking exclusively to the Sunday People, Tom’s eldest daughter Lucy Teixeira said: “At last count my dad has had around 100,000 cards and a thousand gifts of everything from chocolate and flowers. “He is absolutely blown away and humbled by the support. “I’m going to be singing Happy Birthday to him on BBC Breakfast on Thursday, so I’m looking forward to doing that.
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