To celebrate Captain Sir Tom Moore’s amazing achievements and mark what would have been his 101st birthday, Hywel Dda Health Charities is inviting people to take part in a fundraising challenge.

The #CaptainTom100 challenge is based on the number 100 and takes place over the May bank holiday weekend to raise money for the local NHS.

People of all ages and abilities can raise vital funds, while at the same time celebrating the extraordinary life of Captain Tom and his phenomenal achievement of raising £38.9m for NHS Charities Together a year ago.

Following the outpouring of heartfelt messages since the death of Captain Sir Tom Moore on 2 February, his family pledged to celebrate his life with an event that everyone in the UK could be involved in.

That event is the Captain Tom 100 and between Friday, 30 April and Monday, 3 May, Captain Tom’s family is inviting people to choose any activity that involves the number 100 and to raise money for charity at the same time.

Hywel Dda Health Charities said it is proud to be inviting its supporters to take part to raise money to make a positive difference to the health, wellbeing and experience of NHS patients and staff in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.

You could climb 100 stairs, run for 100 minutes, plant 100 seeds, do a 100-minute silence, walk 100 laps of your garden, run a virtual exercise class for 100 people, pick up 100 pieces of rubbish, the list is endless. You could also pledge to raise £100.

By supporting Hywel Dda Health Charities, any money raised will make a huge difference to NHS patients and staff in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.

Once supporters have chosen their challenge, they can fundraise or donate to Hywel Dda Health Charities at Captain Tom 100 on justgiving.com. And you can share your 100 on social media, using #CaptainTom100.

Head of Hywel Dda Health Charities, Nicola Llewelyn, said: “We are thrilled to be involved in this fantastic charity weekend, to mark what would have been Captain Sir Tom Moore’s 101st birthday. His 100 laps of his garden a year ago captured the heart of the nation and raised a phenomenal £38.9m for NHS Charities Together.

“Hywel Dda Health Charities has received and continues to receive monies from the fund and has been able to provide patients with hundreds of goods to brighten their hospital stay and help keep them in touch with loved ones. We have also been able to give our NHS staff many new items for their rest areas and for their wellbeing.

“We would love it if people could get involved in this special bank holiday 100 challenge and raise funds to help us carry on supporting the local NHS.

“Please follow government guidelines on exercise and social distancing – and good luck.”

You can find out more about the #CaptainTom100 challenge at CaptainTom100.com