Boy with cerebral palsy raises 100k after following in Captain Toms footsteps – Express

Tobias Weller completed the final 800 yards of his 70-day challenge on his Sheffield street to the cheers of his friends and neighbours. The youngster - dubbed Captain Tobias by his supporters after the 100-year-old national hero - had aimed to raise 500 for the city's Children's Hospital and his special school.But what Tobias calls his "ginormous challenge" passed the 100,000 mark on Thursday. Yesterday he received a video message from Sir Tom, through his daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore.

She said: "Well, good morning Captain Tobias. On behalf of Captain Sir Tom Moore and the entire family, wow - well done. What an achievement. We are so, so proud of you. Have a lovely day."

Tobias replied on Twitter: "I got a message from Sir Captain Tom Moore! Boom!!!!! I salute you, Captain!" Mum Ruth Garbutt posted a video of her waking him yesterday with the news about the 100,000 milestone. A sleepy Tobias said he was "chuffed to bits". By last night the total had crept up to 117,000.

The youngster, who also has autism, was cheered by friends and neighbours on the home straight of the 26.2-mile trek on Sunday. Since then, he has continued walking and appeared on media across the globe.

David Vernon-Edwards, of the Children's Hospital, said: "Captain Tobias' determination and effort has inspired people around the world."

Julie Booth, of special school Paces Sheffield, said: "We are so proud of Captain Tobias."

Olympic champion Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill and BBC host Dan Walker sent Tobias good-luck messages.

Donations can be made at http://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ruth-garbutt-3

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