J.Lo's A Secret Hospital Helper

JENNIFER Lopez has revealed her heart- breaking visits to dying children.

The stunning actress and singer has been paying secret visits to Los Angeles' Children's Hospital for more than a year.

The diva, renowned for her demanding behaviour, said she found the experience humbling.

Lopez, 35, said: 'I don't like to do my charity work in public - that's not what you do it for.

'It was just amazing to see all these kids being so strong - being eight years old, having cancer and knowing that your possibilities are not endless, but still waking up and smiling every day.

'You start out wanting to help, and you wind up learning and growing - it puts things in perspective.

'It's made me realise how blessed I am, how lucky I am and taught me what real strength is.'

The Maid In Manhattan star has forged a string of friendships with cancer-stricken youngsters.

And J-Lo told US magazine Latina: 'It's an important thing that no matter how much money you have, you can go someplace if your child is sick.

'And that somebody is going to say, 'I am going to do the best that I can to make sure your child recovers.' 'That is why I do this.'