The family of Britain's Captain Sir Tom Moore, the Second World War veteran who lifted a nation's spirits during the pandemic, are calling for people to raise funds for charity on what would have been his 101st birthday.
Moore struck a chord with locked-down Britain and made headlines around the world by walking around his garden with the help of a frame to raise £38.9 million ($54.1m) for the National Health Service.
His death in February drew condolences from Queen Elizabeth, Prime Minister Boris Johnson and US President Joe Biden's White House.
The news was reported across Europe, the US, Asia and beyond.
A year on from the day he started his walk, his family are inviting people around the world to come up with a challenge around the number 100 and complete it over the April 30 to May 3 bank holiday weekend, marking Moore's birthday.
Examples include writing a 100-word poem or telling 100 people the line that became his catchphrase: "Tomorrow will be a good day."
Proceeds could go to the Capt Tom Foundation or any charity of choice.
"This is about whoever you are, whatever circumstance you are in, invent your challenge around the number 100," Moore's daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore told Reuters.
"You imagine if he was still here, he would just be thinking this was the best thing ever."
Ms Ingram-Moore said her father had become a beacon of hope at a dark time.
Having set out to raise £1,000, he made almost £40m in just under a month. In 10 days he received 1.5 million emails.
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British Army photo of Captain Tom Moore as a second lieutenant in 1941. Wikimedia Commons -
Captain Sir Tom Moore is seen during his appearance on the British television game show, 'Blankety Blank' in 1983. -
A violinist plays in front of a tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore at Piccadilly Circus shortly after it was announced that he had died on February 2. Getty Images -
Captain Sir Tom Moore is pictured in Bedford, England. AP -
Flowers are seen at the entrance of The Coach House, the residence of Captain Sir Tom Moore, after his family announced that the centenarian fundraiser had died. Reuters -
Coventry City and Nottingham Forest players observe a minute's silence in memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore, who died after testing positive for Covid-19, before the Sky Bet Championship match at St. Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium, Birmingham. PA Photo -
Captain Sir Tom Moore in Marston Moretaine, England, attends the launch event for the Lloyd Scott Three Peaks Challenge in 2020. AP Photo -
Second World War veteran Captain Sir Tom Moore, who raised more than £33 million for the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic, died after being diagnosed with Covid-19. Getty Images -
Captain Sir Tom Moore poses for photographers to promote the launch of his book 'Tomorrow is a Good Day' at his home in Bedfordshire, Britain. EPA -
Captain Sir Tom Moore smiles as he launches his autobiography book 'Tomorrow will be a Good Day' at his home in Milton Keynes, Britain. Reuters -
Captain Sir Tom Moore, in the role of Chief Inspecting Officer, inspects junior soldiers at their graduation parade during a visit to the Army Foundation College in Harrogate, England. AP Photo -
British veteran Captain Sir Tom Moore. EPA -
A man walks past a large painting of Captain Sir Tom Moore in Southport, UK. Getty Images -
A poster supporting The Captain Tom Moore Foundation. Reuters -
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II awards Captain Tom Moore with the insignia of Knight Bachelor at Windsor Castle in 2020. Reuters -
Captain Tom Moore poses after being awarded the insignia of Knight Bachelor by Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters -
Mandy Alison adds to the thousands of birthday cards sent to Captain Tom Moore for his 100th birthday in April 2020. Getty Images -
A general view of thousands of birthday cards sent to Captain Tom Moore for his 100th birthday, displayed in the Hall of Bedford School, in the UK. Getty Images -
Then 99-year-old British veteran Captain Tom Moore with grandson Benji (L), daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore (2-R) and granddaughter Georgia (R) outside his home after completing the 100th length of his back garden. EPA -
Captain Sir Tom Moore poses for photographers to promote the launch of his book 'Tomorrow is a Good Day' at his home in Bedfordshire, Britain. EPA -
Captain Tom Moore poses for a photograph with cakes to celebrate his 100th birthday. AFP -
Artist Sam Bailey puts the finishing touches to a mural acknowledging the work being done by the NHS, emergency services and the fundraising exploits of Captain Tom Moore. Getty Images -
Captain Tom Moore was officially the oldest person to have a UK number 1 hit and the person who raised the most money from a charity walk. AFP -
A hand-knitted Christmas bauble of Captain Sir Tom Moore hangs on the village Christmas tree in the centre of Allington, Lincolnshire. Reuters
Moore's 100th birthday was marked by the arrival of 200,000 cards.
"He left us with this incredible gift of hope," Ms Ingram-Moore said of a man who became known for his wit and positive outlook.
"We know that his voice of hope for the world resonates."
