101-year-old fundraiser praises 'hero' and inspiration Captain Sir Tom Moore | East London and West Essex Guardian Series

Captain Sir Tom Moore has been described as a “real hero” by a 101-year-old fundraiser he inspired.
Dabirul Islam Choudhury raised more than £420,000 by walking 970 laps of his communal garden while fasting during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in April and May last year.
Captain Sir Tom Moore inspired Dabirul Islam Choudhury to undertake his own walking challenge (Joe Giddens/PA)
Mr Choudhury said: “Captain Tom Moore has inspired millions in the UK and globally, including me, to step up our efforts during the most difficult times.
“He is our real hero and we will miss him terribly.”
Sir Tom died in Bedford Hospital on Tuesday at the age of 100 after testing positive for Covid-19.

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