Queen Alexandra Hospital emergency department staff hold birthday party for Captain Tom

STAFF at the city’s hospital held celebrations for Captain Tom Moore’s birthday yesterday.
By Millie Salkeld
Published 1st May 2020, 18:03 BST
Updated 1st May 2020, 18:04 BST
Staff from Queen Alexandra Hospital and Savoury Express at a birthday celebrations held for Captain Tom MooreStaff from Queen Alexandra Hospital and Savoury Express at a birthday celebrations held for Captain Tom Moore
Staff from Queen Alexandra Hospital and Savoury Express at a birthday celebrations held for Captain Tom Moore

Queen Alexandra Hospital staff in the emergency department had a celebratory dinner, courtesy of Savoury Express, for Cpt Moore’s 100th birthday after he raised more than £30m for NHS Charities Together by walking 100 lengths of his garden.

Jemma Pettigrew, emergency department sister, said: ‘Along with my colleagues Kayleigh and Vicky, we have a huge passion for emergency care.

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‘We have been following Captain, now Colonel Moore, and feel not only has he raised this incredible amount but has been a positive role model for us during these unprecedented times.

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‘For us as a team to have the chance to celebrate his achievements is fantastic.’

Andrew Mole from Savoury Express, based in Fareham, said: ‘The staff got in touch with us a few weeks ago about getting food in and we said we would do it for free as a big thank you to the staff for everything they do.’

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