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Megan Baynes
Apr 30, 2021
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Dame Judi Dench will eat 100 Maltesers in honour of Captain Sir Tom Moore, taking part in a charity challenge on what would have been his 101st birthday.
In a video shared on Sir Tom’s official Twitter account, she is shown sitting in a garden in front of a bowl of her favourite chocolates.
She says: “Last year, Captain Tom inspired us all by doing 100 lengths of his lawn and raising a huge amount of money.
Ready, steady, eat! Dame Judi Dench has taken on the challenge of eating 100 of her favourite chocolate for… https://t.co/myu5N88zuy— The Captain Tom Foundation (@The Captain Tom Foundation) 1619779043
“Now I am completely inspired by him, and I’ve decided to do it. Only I’m going to eat Maltesers. Lovely. My fave.”
Thousands of people are taking part in their own charity challenges, themed around the number 100 and using #CaptainTom100 when shared online.
Sir Tom raised more than £32 million for the NHS last year by walking 100 laps of his garden ahead of his 100th birthday on April 30.
A host of celebrities have pledged to take part, with David Beckham aiming to do 100 keepy-uppies and Mary Berry will bake 100 cakes.
We're underway with our #CaptainTom100 challenge, completing 100 pit stops in aid of @SIA_Mountain 🙌 Donate here:… https://t.co/diChWSBbrD— Williams Racing (@Williams Racing) 1619777638
Formula 1 team Williams Racing completed 100 pit stops in aid of the Spinal Injuries Association.
Jost Capito, CEO of the team, said: “It has been a challenging time for everyone and we want to take this opportunity to do something in his memory, whilst raising money for a worthy cause.
“As a team we take great pride in our pitstops, so this is a great challenge for the team, both trackside and at the factory.”
The #CaptainTom100 challenge is a chance for the nation to come together and celebrate the inspiring achievements o… https://t.co/GpDXY7RIWa— Department for Education (@Department for Education) 1619762400
Sir Tom’s daughter, Hannah Ingram-Moore, rang the five-minute bell at Lord’s cricket ground in London to officially launch the Captain Tom 100 challenge on Friday.
The bell is rung before the start of play at the ground, known as the Home of Cricket, and Sir Tom was a huge fan of the sport.
Ms Ingram-Moore told BBC Breakfast: “It’s really hard not to get emotional because he would have loved to have done this.
“We talked about it and he was really, really looking forward to it.”
His grandson Benjie, 17, said: “I would have loved to have experienced this with him, but I think he will be looking down and he will be thinking what a pleasure for our family to be here.”