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The Magical Taxi Tour is a three day trip of a lifetime to Disneyland Paris® for children with life threatening illnesses. This is a video of my experience of my first time on the tour.
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@TomtheTaxiDriver Жыл бұрын

Donate to the 2023 Disney Trip HERE 👉🏻 justgiving.com/fundraising/chcd-charity-trust1

@ManxAndy Жыл бұрын

All I can say is “wow”, I never knew about this ……what a wonderful wonderful charity……I have to admit I had a tear in my eye at points ……such genuine generosity from all concerned…..👍💪💖

@benz. Жыл бұрын

Same here Andy, such a beautiful thing that I had no idea existed!

@jamesward6460 Жыл бұрын

Amen to that!!

@PROTEK123 Жыл бұрын

I got caught up at blackwall , traffic at standstill, then in opposite direction emerging from the tunnel was your convoy , at that point my delays meant nothing . What a awesome sight watching you all drive past . Such a worthy cause. Thank you all

@nightie69 Жыл бұрын

Everyone wins with this type of charity work. The drivers show their generosity and kindness, Parents get a memory to cherish but most of all the Children get to smile and experience happiness again. ❤

@josht7385 Жыл бұрын

This is beautiful. I’m crying watching this, I’m 25 and have grown up with medical complications and had open heart surgery, I feel for these kids and families, it’s exhausting. Memories like this will last a lifetime. Thank you Tom

@allanleggatt5712 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Video, Thanks for donating your time to help out those kids, Great Effort

@Lambinoo Жыл бұрын

I was one of the kids that was chosen in 2004. It was amazing. Starting at Canary Wharf for breakfast and police escort all the way, such a surreal and amazing experience. Stayed at the Western themed hotel in Disneyland Paris. Amazing few days, I'll never forget it. We'll done for getting involved and donating money as well as your time!

@Roy-qn2ie Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this lovely event and video, a small donation towards it

@ferretgubbins Жыл бұрын

My son (he's 20 now so has done quite well) has profound disabilities and medical needs and I can only echo the fact that as a family we seldom managed to do anything as simple as time together. We went on to DLP and were only able to do it by sending two of the kids in the car with their grandparents whilst we caught up using the wheelchair spaces on the Eurostar. Just the logistics of carrying special liquid food, pump, oxygen and incontinence supplies made for a packed car before we even included the usual luggage. After that trip we never managed to go away again together and instead would always split the family instead and I know that my kids have missed out on so much that other families just see as normal because of their brother's medical problems. Thank you so much to all of the drivers and committee members for putting so much time and effort into giving these families time to just feel a little normal.

@benz. Жыл бұрын

What an amazing thing to do for these children. Kudos to you all!

@jonathansapier7574 Жыл бұрын

Wow, just wow. Like many other comments here, I never knew this existed and it’s simply unbelievable. To give this level of attention and organisation together with all the volunteers is outstanding and fantastic. There shouldn’t be poorly kids and they and their families go through hell in many cases. This is just a brilliant insight Tom, and credit to you for being a part of it.

@Pauldjreadman Жыл бұрын

I'm watching while :0 on my face.

@ThailandPhilUKExpat Жыл бұрын

Absolutely blown away by all of this, never knew this happened and hats off to all the people, companies and the charity who donate their time and services. WELL DONE to one and all, thanks Tom for filming and reporting.

@Amy-tb3rd Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Amy-tb3rd Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing!

@sparky6899 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you made this video tom. Not enough people know about this fantastic trip. Well done mate, you're a credit to our trade.

@jonathangoddard3426 Жыл бұрын

Well done London Cabbies and Police / RAC / French - I salute you all - truly marvellous x

@Laksbro-rs3rh Жыл бұрын

Everyone wins with this type of charity work. The drivers show their generosity and kindness, Parents get a memory to cherish but most of all the Children get to smile and experience happiness again.

@PeNguiN5CS Жыл бұрын

This is absolutely amazing! I was a patient at GOSH and everytime I see a charity helping children from that hospital it honestly warms my heart.

@davidcaudill7779 7 ай бұрын

That right there is what I call actually doing something for for society you're actually donating your time unlike the Royal family you're actually doing something from America you're doing a wonderful job for you people

@emilstoilkov1756 Жыл бұрын

salutations, good job my dude, really proud of you and the taxi community! I hope this can spread worldwide, or at least Europe wide(?) all across Europe...I am sure the families and children will remember you (everyone involved) forever

@stew1212128 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved this video, As a Navigation Officer who used to work for P&O Ferries (Made 'redundant' with all my British seagoing colleagues in March 2022... less said about that the better) I used to love welcoming you guys onboard, it was always all hands down to the car deck to welcome you and the kids onboard for this special day. I hope this charity continues for a really really worth while cause! So great to see all the preparations that goes into it!

@justaddbricks5527 Жыл бұрын

I can full heartedly say, thank you! This video brings back so many happy memories from my experience of the Children’s Magical Taxi Tour, back in 2017. It was the best and most memorable experience of my life. A truly incredible experience and feat of organisation. The amount of taxis, police cars and motorcycles (both French and British police, AA vans and recovery trucks, police riot vans and ambulances all in convey. It is truly incredible. I also remember my taxi driver, I can’t exactly remember this name, but I believe it was somewhere along the lines of Kyle. Great to see this and bring back the memories. One of the best memories was all the taxis honking horns and ambulance sirens going off when leaving the ferry in France. Edit: it brought a tear to my eye watching it 😢

@JustCoxy Жыл бұрын

This is one of the best things I've seen in a long time. Had no idea this event was even a thing. Truly amazing. 💙

@LoganSpooner Жыл бұрын

This whole thing is legendary and big shout out to all involved!

@regularguy3665 6 ай бұрын

I have to admit if I was a London cabbie I’d want to be involved in this. Great work by all those who give up their time and resources to put this on.

@warpscout Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@TomtheTaxiDriver Жыл бұрын

Donate link not working? I will donate all donations from Thanks/Super Thanks on this video (in addition to the ad revenue)

@AnfieldAura_ Жыл бұрын

That was incredible. The amount of effort by all the volunteers. Well done to you all!

@MikeJohnson-dp1oq Жыл бұрын

Huge respect to anyone who volunteers their time/help for anything like this. Amazing work from all involved just to give those kids and their families a weekend away from the Hospital

@ashamarshall112 Жыл бұрын

Stuff like this just reminds you of the kindness in the world - thank you for taking part

@therosalieshrestha 8 ай бұрын

OMG! We saw the really long convoy on the highway on our way to Disneyland that morning and I'd been looking up what it was because it looked very different. I thought it was some VIP or Diplomat transport, but this is so nice! ❤

@tankager1348 Жыл бұрын

As others have already said I never knew about this charity. An amazing effort by all who took part as logistically it looks like it ran pretty smooth and I have to say its probably one of your best videos Tom. Keep up the great content fella 👍🏻

@LoganSpooner Жыл бұрын

Editing this video, it was incredible to see all the magical moments that happened with the kids and families, I didn’t know about this event before hand but it’s such a beautiful thing and can’t wait for next years!

@ianhutchinson970 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing thing to do for those families. Well done Tom, all the other volunteers and the charity.

@billyhgvuk 9 ай бұрын

Great work buddy. This is a huge charity run and very important. Well done buddy and keep up the good work 👍

@vladmarc8299 26 күн бұрын

Thanks for donating your time mate!

@TomtheTaxiDriver 21 күн бұрын

Thanks vladmarc. Have forwarded your donation to the charity 🙌🏻

@benjaminburton7474 Жыл бұрын

I would love to do this for the people in need thanks for showing us how it happens

@Bigaitch500 Жыл бұрын

Tom, thank you so much for sharing this. It is a really heartwarming story and everyone involved deserves so much praise. All the taxi drivers, the organising committee, sponsors, police and medics both sides of the channel as well as those who donated food etc. It is such a shame the mainstream media could not highlight this outstanding work of all concerned , it would brighten up people’s days and highlight a superb charity. So once again, thanks for highlighting it, and well done to all involved 👏👏

@DJarr216 8 ай бұрын

Funny, I'm watching this video today, check out the website in the description and see the trip for this year is tomorrow. So good luck, drive safe and have fun with the disney trip.

@michaelwood3099 Жыл бұрын

I knew this went on but never realised the scale of the operation, truly wonderful by everyone involved.

@cajmo8635 Жыл бұрын

What I find really interesting - the French gendarmerie in Canary Wharf

@Appsandhacks Жыл бұрын

Congrats Tom, this goes to show how passionate you are about your job.

@jonnycavell Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing commitment from so many people. Thanks Tom!

@LegoMiniMovies Жыл бұрын

This is so cool. Great job for doing this for a great cause!

@matth9407 Жыл бұрын

Seriously Tom, I hope your proud of yourself for doing this, along with the other cabbies. What a great cause to give your time up for and another great video - good on you.

@thomasbrown2804 Жыл бұрын

Such a nice touch! Great work by you all

@Markmywordschannel Жыл бұрын

Fantastic! What a great thing to do for these children and their families. Well done to all involved!

@almuric1baggins337 Жыл бұрын

All I can say is Nice one Tom and everyone that worked so hard to make this happen for the kids!

@anonymouse740 Жыл бұрын

Never knew about this but it's great work these guys are doing. Well done!

@framedman Жыл бұрын

Mate, this is amazing. Can't believe more people haven't pressed that 'like' button. Watched all the ads in full, hope you get plenty of money to donate to an incredible cause. Well played for taking part and giving a platform for something positive.

@brib6194 Жыл бұрын

Well done to everyone, total respect.

@Hiyoriwoot Жыл бұрын

this was so cool. thanks for sharing and donating your time :)

@bkkseagull Жыл бұрын

Great to watch. Well done to everyone involved.

@scottthompson3019 Жыл бұрын

Well done to everyone involved! Amazing!

@KayfabeKarl Жыл бұрын

So amazing if you to do this Tom, honestly i think i've only heard of this once but its good to get a more detailed informed knowledge of the trip as a whole. Such a generous thing so many people go out there way to do to bring a smile to those faces.

@Torquayboy Жыл бұрын

Brillant video! Wonderful event, never heard of it before and will defiantly donate. Brought a tear to my eye at one point. Love this content Tom keep up the good work.

@patdwyer6274 11 ай бұрын

This is amazing Tom.

@Radictor44 Жыл бұрын

wow, what amazing efforts from everyone, very well organised.

@barbariangamer Жыл бұрын

Fantastic effort from all involved!

@Procrastinator_Jordan Жыл бұрын

How absolutely amazing! This really brought tears to my eyes! Such an amazing charity!

@JohnSouth7144 Жыл бұрын

Wow. What a great thing to do and a really feel good video. Well done to all involved. 👏🏻👏🏻

@TCG_TUNGSTEN Жыл бұрын

Well done you and everyone involved 👍

@JBFlytography Жыл бұрын

Never knows this was a thing. What a wonderful thing! Respect to you and all the other drivers that take time out to do this.

@gillwhitfield7041 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing thing to be a part of. Thank you so much Tom. Xx

@tobyskinner94 Жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this video!

@robinellis6 Жыл бұрын

How bloody lovely, Tom. A genuine joy of a video!

@DeanooGee Жыл бұрын

I watch all your videos Tom, but I had to comment on this one. What an amazing thing to do, it really is. So well organised, well done to everyone involved.

@digger7731 Жыл бұрын

Wow well done to all that gave their time to do this .

@ogc8417 Жыл бұрын

Wow thanks for letting everyone know about such a great cause !!

@peterreid Жыл бұрын

amazing stuff

@carlmuhm3896 Жыл бұрын

Tom I Love ❤️ this so awesome for you to be a part of.

@orourketaxitours434 Жыл бұрын

Well done to all involved 👏 your all amazing 👏

@eugenenoble4303 Жыл бұрын

beautiful work, what a truly magnificent act by all involved, im in tears, just so moving

@waynekerrr9027 Жыл бұрын

Excellent job man..👍👍👍👍

@lillynicholexo Жыл бұрын

I remebered seeing parts of this on your IG story, what a beautiful thing

@jameshill8711 Жыл бұрын

A truly wonderful trip Tom, all involved should be immensely proud.

@jslfcs6655 Жыл бұрын

I didn't know about this. What a great thing to do. Thank you for all the taxi drivers doing this. And all the others who took part.

@boneman861 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely unreal. What a phenomenal charity. Thanks for sharing this insight

@rjh1748 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic effort by everyone involved. Was great to see all the taxis heading to Dover ferry terminal.

@georgefoord475 Жыл бұрын

That is amazing, such a great way to provide a amazing few days for them

@jordeboy Жыл бұрын

Amazing work!

@stephen129 Жыл бұрын

This is a great initiative. Big respect to you and everyone involved for volunteering your time and effort.

@milesthrone3850 Жыл бұрын

Wow wow wow!!! Amazing work to everyone. Great charity and you are doing amazing work

@1954alister Жыл бұрын

What a super thing to do for these children. Well done to everyone that took part. Thanks so much for this

@bryden627 7 ай бұрын

Thanks tom what a great video with a lovely message ❤ keep up the gd work I’m also looking at starting the knowledge soon

@anthonywhite721 Жыл бұрын

I am in bits watching this from the moment I clicked on it. I felt myself well enough in my eyes. I’ve always wanted to be part of the children’s magical mystery tour, but not being a black cab driver and a private hire driver. I don’t have no power to join in, I applaud and praise all your drivers that took your time and effort to take part in making the trip for them. Children memorable one of the Sun. Maybe they last I applaud every single one of you Tom. I’m glad you did this video because I don’t think there’s any other videos on there like this it just makes you realise how fortunate you are as a parent. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@frglee Жыл бұрын

🙂Good for you. Well done, all involved. Heartwarming stuff.

@sewolmik Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic initiative!!! Well done all London cabbies !!

@timgee999 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant, what a unbelievably generous thing to do.

@Waddo123456789 Жыл бұрын

What a simply amazing thing. Absolutely amazing

@ivorwelch8446 Жыл бұрын

I was driving to France some years ago and saw the convoy of cabs. Great video and a wonderful thing for everyone to do 👍

@graemesbikingdiary232 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video Tom & so rewarding. What an amazing thing for the families & what a huge amount of organising that goes into it. I remember watching the black cab drivers taking children from London to Clacton for the day. We used to watch them on the bridges over the A12

@life.with.sabine Жыл бұрын

These experiences for children are amazing. And the logistics behind it all is truly incredible.

@biggc181 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I had no idea this was a thing and its amazing! The level of care and forward thinking from the Cabbies and charity involved is really impressive. Thanks for all your efforts Tom. You provided an unforgettable experience to a family I'm sure they needed it!