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Thomas Cook collapse: Eurostar helps mum with cancer get to Disneyland Paris

A mum, who is battling aggressive cancer is one step closer to getting her dream holiday back on track after it was cancelled in the Thomas Cook chaos.

Yesterday, Charlotte Cooper discovered she would not be able to take her daughter Delilah to Disneyland Paris as she booked it through Thomas Cook.

The three day holiday was crowdfunded by members of Facebook group Medway Together.

It was likely to be the last holiday Charlotte and five-year-old Delilah, who are both from Wayfield, would have together.

Charlotte has stage four skin cancer and is extremely sick.

However, hope is not lost, as Eurostar has allowed 24-year-old Charlotte to rebook her journey free of charge.

The train company has also organised wheelchair access and special seating for Charlotte, her aunt and Delilah.

Charlotte Cooper and Delilah
Charlotte Cooper and Delilah

Charlotte's mum Elizabeth Farrell said: "We're so grateful to Eurostar, Thomas Cook hadn't organised wheelchair access so this is even better now.

"I'm so glad we've been able to do this.

"We know we're going to get the money back, but for us it's about the timing.

"Charlotte has had immunotherapy for two years and she's moving on to chemotherapy to prolong her life.

"Once she starts this treatment she'll be too sick to travel.

"I just want Charlotte to be able to create happy memories with Delilah.

"She's really overwhelmed with the interest and kindness."

However, the fight is not over yet, Charlotte is still waiting on Disneyland Paris to confirm her stay.

Charlotte's uncle Tom Gardner, who set up the initial Just Giving Page, has opened a new page to help her plight.

Charlotte Cooper and Delilah
Charlotte Cooper and Delilah

In less than 24 hours over £1,000 has been raised.

If you want to help Charlotte and Delilah click here.

Disneyland Paris has been contacted for a comment.

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