Charlie Pallett was inspired by the late Captain Sir Tom Moore, who captured the nation’s imagination with his centenary exploits and raised millions for the NHS.
Pallett, a World War II veteran, decided to raise funds for Help for Heroes to mark his ‘big 100’ on 6 April, and recorded a version of wartime favourite ‘Keep right on to the end of the road’.
After setting out to raise £1,000, he has now raised more than £41,000 from some 1,836 supporters.
Pallett was a guillotine operator at Alabaster Passmore in Kent. He retired 35 years ago.
His daughter, Yvonne Elliott, said: “He is quite overwhelmed by everyone’s generosity.”
Pallett also featured on BBC Breakfast on his big day, which he celebrated with a brandy and ginger.
Happy 100th birthday to World War Two veteran Charlie Pallett! 🎂🎈
— BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) April 6, 2021
To mark his birthday, he released a charity single in aid of forces charity, Help for Heroes. He tells #BBCBreakfast what he’s got planned for today 🥳https://t.co/eRP0vlGShG pic.twitter.com/XrkA8ludiT
His Just Giving page can be found here, while his version of ‘Keep right on’ is on YouTube.
Pallett (centre right in white apron) is pictured below with some of his Alabaster Passmore colleagues.
