Golfers and golf clubs across the country are encouraged to join in a celebratory weekend of fun and charity fundraising
Captain Sir Tom Moore captured the hearts of the nation in 2020 when he walked 100 laps of his garden and raised £38.9 million for NHS charities on the occasion of his 100th birthday. Although Captain Tom sadly passed away in February, his spirit of positivity lives on through The Captain Tom Foundation.
On what would have been the weekend of his 101st birthday (30 April-3 May), the Captain Tom 100 event aims to encapsulate all that he stood for – generosity of spirit, hope and joy and a sense of fun.
What is the 'Captain Tom 100' event?
Anyone and everyone can join in by staging a challenge around the number 100 and raising money or donating to either The Captain Tom Foundation or a charity of their choice.
In golfing terms, it could be holing 100 putts, trying to reach 100 keepy-uppies or chipping 100 balls into a basket.
Hannah Ingram-Moore, Captain’s Tom’s daughter, explains:
“The Captain Tom 100 is inspired by his desire and life’s task of inclusivity. He believed inclusivity was everything and believed powerfully in equality. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you are or matter if you feel restricted. This is 100 anythings!
“The point is it’s open to everyone – challenge yourself with the number 100 and raise money and donate to The Captain Tom Foundation or any charity of your choice."
England Golf wants you to get involved
England Golf is promoting the fundraising initiative after many golf club nominated charities suffered a downturn in revenue in a year of pandemic.
Jeremy Tomlinson, England Golf's chief executive. like everyone, was inspired by Captain Tom:
“Captain Tom lifted the spirit of the nation at a tough time in our history and his charitable efforts were simply wonderful.
“For that reason, England Golf is thrilled to be able to support The Captain Tom Foundation and spread news of this event to our community of golfers around England.
“Charities were badly hit during the pandemic year and many golf clubs and captains were unable to support deserving causes in the way they would have liked due to lockdown restrictions and the disruption to normal fundraising activities.
“I look forward to what promises to be an amazing weekend celebrating Captain Tom’s achievements and carrying on the charitable work he started.”
Supporters are being urged to publicise their ‘100’ idea on social media ahead of the weekend using #CaptainTom100.
This event is open to everyone, not just those in England, find out much more at www.captaintom100.com
