99-YEAR OLD WWII VETERAN’S “WALK-A-THON”IS HELPING RAISE MILLIONS FOR CORONA VIRUS FIRST RESPONDERS FIRST RESPNDERS

Summary of my article

• When Tom Moore decided to raise money for the British health staff, he started a walkathon.
• He planned to do a 100 laps around his house before he turned 100 years old.
• He was hoping to raise $1250, and was surprised when he got more! A lot of people donated, I haven’t heard how much he has today but he raised $19, 834, 285 as of April 16!
• He is doing another 100 laps now

When and where did this article take place?

• It started on April 9, 2020, and I believe it’s still happening.
• It is taking place at Tom Moore’s house in Britain.

What was the author’s purpose?

• I think the author’s purpose was to explain and describe, because she explained why Tom is doing this and describing how he’s doing it.

Why is this newsworthy?

• This is newsworthy because a lot of people have been trying to help during this time, so I think we should appreciate what people are doing.
• Tom Moore did something great. He walked around his house a hundred times before turned 100 on April 30, 2020 to raise money for British healthcare workers.
• And he did! And he raised lots of money for the cause doing it.

Why did i choose this article?

• Well, I liked what Tom was doing, why he was doing it, and how he did it out of the kindness of his heart.

Lens

• I think this article is historic because this time is historic, and what people are doing to help is unbelievable.
• Wether you’re on the frontline, walking to raise money, or just writing words of encouragement with chalk on your sidewalk, we’re all helping.
• Moore is just one of thousands who are helping, and I like seeing people doing something good.

Thank you!