HOLLIE Kyle’s selfless mission to bring joy to hospitalised children has earned her a Proud of Barnsley nomination.

The 12-year-old was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis aged eight, having since undergone lots of tests, operations and changes in medication.

Arthritis, whilst most commonly associated with older people, can affect children too, albeit in rare cases.

Most types of childhood arthritis are known as juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).

Unfortunately, there is no cure, even though some children with arthritis accomplish permanent remission, meaning the condition is no longer active - however, physical damage caused to the joint will remain.

Despite Hollie’s struggles with arthritis, she still makes the most out of her childhood, with her positive attitude extending to her noble charitable pursuits.

Hollie’s desire to give back began after she received treatment for her arthritis at Sheffield Children’s Hospital for more than a year.

A few years ago, she established Hollie’s Gift Appeal to collect gifts and money for unwell children.

In its first year, the appeal transformed her living room into a scene that wouldn’t have been out of place in a branch of Smyths.

She donated over 300 presents to children who were forced to spend their Christmas in the hospital.

Following her successful Christmas gift appeal, Hollie was invited on ITV’s Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway - where she won her family an all-inclusive holiday.

Last year, she donated around 500 gifts and devoted her time to making keyrings and bracelets to raise money for juvenile arthritis charities.

The generous youngster’s achievements made waves, with Barnsley FC players assisting her in handing out the numerous gifts.

Later in the year, Hollie was announced as a finalist for the Young Conqueror for the Young Champions Awards evening, hosted by television presenter Sam Nixon, which she later won.

Hollie’s mum - and nominator - Laura, said: “Even though she suffers from juvenile arthritis, she cares about other people.

“She’s going through it all herself, but she still thinks about other people.

When asked about Hollie’s biggest achievement, she added: “Last year at Sheffield’s Children’s Hospital, she took over 500 gifts and about £200 in money.”