Tom Cruise surprises fundraiser who tirelessly raised money for children's hospice after his teenage twin cousins died from a rare genetic disease

Tom Cruise warmed viewers' hearts of The One Show as he surprised fundraiser Lloyd Kembrey in this week's One Big Thank You.

On Friday, Lloyd was the latest unsung community hero to feature on the latest instalment of the feel-good segment on the hit BBC show.

A Facilities Manager at the University of Bristol, he has spent much of his life raising money for children's hospice charity Jessie May after his teenage twin cousins died from Sanfilippo syndrome type A.

Sanfilippo syndrome type A is a rare, fatal genetic metabolic disorder that causes severe and progressive brain damage in children.

To celebrate Lloyd's dedication to making a difference to people's lives, his family teamed up with BBC's The One Show to organise a moment he won't forget. 

Under the impression that he is taking part in an interview for a documentary about daring feats and extreme challenges, Lloyd was invited to the studio, completely unaware of what was about to happen.

Instead, he was greeted by none other than Tom, who thanked him for his remarkable fundraising achievements.

Tom Cruise said: 'I've done a lot of wild things and stunts, but when I heard about Lloyd's adventure, I just thought, 'I've got to meet this guy.''

The One Show presenter Alex Jones also appeared in a special video that Tom introduced, to pay a tribute to Lloyd's achievements.

Alex said: 'Hello, Lloyd. Oh wow! I bet you weren't expecting Hollywood royalty to walk through the door of your interview room. 

'We've arranged this because we think you deserve it so much. 

'Thanks to all the fundraising you've done, and a lot of other people agree.'

A Facilities Manager at the University of Bristol, Lloyd has spent much of his life raising money for the children's hospice charity.

Most recently, he dedicated an entire year to take on several adrenaline-fuelled extreme sporting challenges, all in aid of raising funds for the organisation.

His cousins were diagnosed with the life-limiting condition when they were three-and-a-half years old and tragically died in their teens.

Determined to honour their memory, Lloyd has undertaken a number of remarkable fundraising challenges. 

This includes a 31-mile ice skating ultramarathon in Finland, climbing the height of Mount Everest on a climbing wall, and a 94-mile hike along southern England's Jurassic Coast.

Former Jessie May CEO Daniel Cheesman praised Lloyd's tireless efforts, saying: 'The funding that Lloyd has raised for the charity means that we can directly support children in their own homes.

'He is a role model to all of the children and young people that Jessie May supports.'