World War II Veteran Who Launched Fundraisers To Aid Health Workers Struck By COVID-19

People from around the world are taking their initiatives as they try to do their part in adding people combatting COVID-19. And while their efforts are commendable, it remains that they are not spared from possibly getting hit by the coronavirus.

Capt. Sir Tom Moore rose to fame in April for launching fundraising campaigns as a token of gesture to help doctors who treated him for cancer. He raised millions for charity and raised roughly $50.7 million for health workers. He did it by walking 100 laps in his garden with his walker while under lockdown in Buckinghamshire, England, ABC News reported.

But being 100-years-old, there is no question that Moore was placing himself at risk. The elderly are more prone to contracting the disease and it appears that is the case right now.

According to her daughter Hannah, the World War II veteran is now hospitalized for COVID-19. She gave the update via Twitter, revealing that her father was being treated for pneumonia for the past weeks. Hannah also adds that her father tested positive for COVID-19 last week.

"He was at home with us until today when he needed additional help breathing. He is being treated in a ward, although he is not in ICU," Hannah Moore said in a statement.

The good news is that Moore is not in the ICU. She calls her father’s medical care remarkable and doctors are hoping that the 100-year-old veteran can return home soon.

"We understand that everyone will be wishing him well. We are of course focusing on my father and will update you when we are able to," Hannah added.

Moore’s efforts to help people at the frontline are well-documented. For his efforts, Queen Elizabeth honored his charity and service to the country by giving Moore a promotion to honorary colonel, a special flyover and knighthood.