Christmas is a time for giving and every year hundreds of people on the frontline give up their Christmas Day to try and bring a smile to the faces of those who need it most.
From paramedics and care home staff to Samaritans volunteers and firefighters, a whole host of people will spend Christmas Day looking after others. Today, the Manchester Evening News is celebrating our region’s Christmas Heroes.
These amazing people are just a small percentage of those who selflessly give up a day with their families to give much needed care and services. Here are the heart-warming stories of some of Greater Manchester’s Christmas Heroes.