He started his challenge a little over three weeks earlier, and encouraged people to continue to donate to NHS Charities Together.
In acknowledgement of his efforts, he was knighted by the Queen during a unique open-air ceremony at Windsor Castle in summer 2020.
Sir Tom rounded off 2020 with a trip to Barbados with his family, and his fundraising efforts were marked during the New Year s drone display in London, as his figure appeared over the O2 Arena.
Captain Tom s family confirmed his illness on Sunday, saying he had needed additional help with his breathing and was being treated on a ward but not in ICU.
The army veteran, who was from Keighley in West Yorkshire, inspired the nation when he walked 100 laps of his garden in Bedfordshire, before his 100th birthday during the first lockdown last April.
He initially set out to raise £1,000 but instead raised more than £32 million for the NHS.
He was knighted by the Queen for his efforts and was given the honorary title of colonel on his 100th birthday.
He also lived near Welney with his late wife Pamela and their daughters Hannah and Lucy while working at Cawood Concrete.
He is fondly remembered locally for helping to save one of the biggest employers in the Fens while living in the area for a few years in the 1980s.
As Sir Captain Tom Moore battles Covid19 we take a look at his remarkable life
| Updated: 10:52, 02 February 2021
Thousands of people across the country are praying for Sir Captain Tom Moore s recovery as he battles Covid19 in hospital.
Following a well-deserved holiday in Barbados the national hero unfortunately contracted the virus before he was able to have his vaccine.
Captain Tom Moore has raised millions for the NHS during the Coronavirus lockdown (34098334)
Heâs the NHS fundraising hero who has captured the hearts of the nation and raised more than £28 million for the NHS.
But, long before Sir Captain Tom Moore set out to walk 100 laps of his garden ahead of his 100th birthday , he was a businessman who lived in West Norfolk.
Christine Wilson recalls her late husband and keen cricketer Alan Wilson working with Captain Moore at March Concrete Products Ltd.
She said: “The legend that is Captain Tom Moore lived in the Fens with his family for a few years in the 1980s.
“He was appointed manager of Cawood Concrete Products Ltd following the retirement of Mr Alan Walton.
“He instigated a management buy-out with four other staff members, including the late Alan Wilson who was the company secretary.”
Mrs Wilson says they re-named the firm March Concrete Products Ltd, with a big relaunch on the River Thames in London.