Captain Sir Tom Moore
Captain Sir Tom Moore, the fundraiser whose story inspired the nation, passed away on Tuesday 2 February 2021. Here, Mike Hammond, Chief Executive of UHB Charity, pays tribute to the man whose fundraising helped to inspire us all, and who has left behind a lasting legacy.
“On behalf of everyone at University Hospitals Birmingham I would like to express our sadness at the news of the death of Captain Sir Tom Moore.
“During one of the darkest times that our country has faced, Captain Sir Tom provided a source of inspiration for us all through the quiet determination that he showed to raise funds in support of the NHS.
“The incredible sums of money that he raised helped to support NHS workers, patients and families across the country, including in Birmingham and Solihull.
“Here at University Hospitals Birmingham Charity we received over a quarter of a million pounds from Captain Sir Tom’s fundraising, which we used to provide food, drink and toiletries for our staff, and wobble rooms and wellbeing hubs where they could go to take some time away from the busy wards. We also funded additional mental health support to help our staff cope with the toughest working conditions that they had ever faced.
“Captain Sir Tom’s fundraising allowed us to purchase over 500 iPads for patients, so that they could keep in touch with their loved ones whilst they were in hospital using video calls, and activity packs to keep them entertained.
“Captain Sir Tom led a remarkable life, and leaves behind him a wonderful legacy. He provided a source of hope in a difficult time, and for that we will be forever grateful.”
