Perfect strangers have rallied to smash a £100k target to fund life-saving cancer treatment for Upton five-year-old Erin Cross in just 24 hours – and the internet is awash with joy.
The estimated £100,000 cost to undergo the CAR T Cell Therapy – which is only available in the USA – was reached on Thursday night (June 10) in an extraordinary and overwhelming display of humanity.
Generous supporters soon took to social media to share their delighted reactions to the news that Erin is one step closer in the race to receive the pioneering treatment she needs.
Nikki A Booth wrote on The Chronicle's Facebook page: "This story really touched me I am so glad you have reached your target I wish you every success best wishes xxx"
Mandi Siddall added: "Really restores your faith in humanity, despite most people facing financial difficulties of their own....good luck tiddler, as well as the money pledged...I'm sure there will be many prayers and positive vibes."
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Navdeep Kaur said: "All the best Erin, wish you every success. Sending healing thoughts your way xx
Jennifer Marie Arends praised the 'power of good people and social media'. She said: "So glad they made the £100k target!!"
On Facebook Dave Galloway wrote: "I am actually shedding a tear for the girl. May god be on your side angel xx"
Rachel Zan commented: "Best news ever! Go #TeamErin "
Tina Ogden added: "So happy I donated this morning. I am amazed it all happened for you in one day!"
Sarah Hulse said: "This is just such fantastic news."
Erin's mum Sarah said she and Ant cannot express just how much the public's support has meant to them, revealing that the £100k needed seemed an 'impossible' amount to reach initially.
"Thanks to every single one of you we are there now and we know that the online donations will continue to come in for some time as will the offers of help and support," she said.
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