Noel Trainor is one of 859 volunteers at Saint Francis Hospice. Collectively, they give up 265,000 hours each year, saving our Hospice £1.5m over 12 months.

Over Christmas 2018, Lyn Buntrock started to feel discomfort in her stomach. Lyn, a retired nurse of 30 years, didn't find cause for concern. She was fit, healthy, without any previous health problems, and just 58 years old.

Henry O'Keefe loved his nanny and grandad. He was just six years old when they were both diagnosed with cancer in 2016 — only four weeks apart.

Josephine Cole admits that like many, she's had her ups and downs in life. 2018 was definitely an up.

When Denice Line returned from a holiday in Dubai with her husband Mick, she noticed a yellowish tinge to her cheeks. Suspecting it was a case of too much sun or something in the Dubaian water, Denice booked an appointment with her GP.

When Ken Sayer felt discomfort in his bowels, he wanted to get it checked out.

When Alan Apicella tore a bicep in his arm, he was under strict doctor's orders to take a break from driving Saint Francis Hospice patients.

Sir Trevor enjoys many traditions in the Brooking household at Christmastime. He also has an all-year-round tradition of helping those who are less fortunate than him — including people living with life-limiting illnesses at Saint Francis Hospice.