The charity has cared for thousands of Wiganers and their loved ones since 1983 and many more people have given their support by taking on fund-raising challenges, making donations and volunteering.
We looked through our archives for pictures from the hospice and its supporters over the past four decades.
29. Looking back at 40 years of Wigan and Leigh Hospice
Members of the 31st Leigh (1st Lowton St Mary's) Rainbows with flower troughs and pots made for Wigan and Leigh Hospice in 2009 Photo: NICK FAIRHURST
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