If you need to put things in perspective then have a look at the smiles of eight-year-old Ruby O’Rourke from Cobh, Co Cork, as she enjoys her visit to Donkey Sanctuary in Liscarroll thanks to the Make a Wish Foundation.

This trip of a lifetime showed Abbie O’Sullivan there’s a lot in life to look forward to, even where serious illness has to be faced.

They’ve been through sick days, hospital stays and hair loss together, but friends Ashleigh Kiernan and Amelia Deane now also share the joy of having had their wishes come true.

A charity which helps grant once-in-a-lifetime adventures for children with serious illnesses will have to put the dreams of about 60 children on hold this year because of a slump in public donations.

Young Dáire Gorman had the best day ever this week as he got to meet his hero, Irish wrestling superstar Sheamus from World Wrestling Entertainment.

Charity wants to make dream come true for sick Dutch kid. Ajax pull out all the stops to make it happen. Good show.

Chelsea have defended captain John Terry after allegations that he took secret cash payments to lay on a behind-the- scenes tour of the club’s training ground.

A retailer is launching what it describes as Britain’s first “100% charity” Christmas cards.