December 22nd 2024.
During the festive season, black cab drivers in London went above and beyond to spread joy and cheer to sick children who were missing out on the holiday festivities. They organized a special tour of the city's Christmas lights, free of charge, for eight children and their families.
The cars were adorned with twinkling lights and tinsel, and inside, the children were greeted with Christmas crackers, Santa hats, and even chocolate gifts. As they embarked on their personalized tour, the radio played cheerful holiday tunes to set the mood.
One of the children on the tour was three-year-old Alfie, who has been a patient at Great Ormond Street hospital since June. Alfie is being treated for a rare immunodeficiency and unfortunately, his stay at the hospital has been extended due to complications from a bone marrow transplant. Despite these challenges, Alfie and his brothers, Teddie and Bobby, were able to enjoy the Christmas lights tour with their parents, Kathleen and Chris.
Kathleen expressed her gratitude for the tour, saying that it was the family's only Christmas activity together. She also shared how impressed they were by the festive decor at Fortnum and Mason's advent calendar. For the family, it was a much-needed break from the daily routine at the hospital.
Their driver, Lee McQueen, went above and beyond to make the tour special for the children. Kathleen described him as a kind and attentive man who treated them like royalty. Lee had decorated his cab with Santa hats, stickers, and Christmas music, and even provided treats for the children to enjoy during the ride.
Lee had organized the tour through the hospital's play team, which is funded by the Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. He has been a supporter of the charity for many years and also follows the tradition of giving free rides to children going to the hospital. Lee's fellow cabbies were also eager to help and make the tour an annual tradition.
The two-hour tour took the families to popular holiday destinations like Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Oxford Street. Lee and his fellow cabbies were thrilled to be able to bring some joy into the children's lives during such a difficult time. They hope to continue this tradition every year, making it bigger and better each time. For Lee, being able to bring a smile to the faces of these children was a truly humbling experience.
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