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Stories
Read about the little heroes and heroines we’ve helped during their time of need.


Happy valley
Four-year-old Dominic’s life has been dominated by pain, hospital trips and doctors. To give him some time to just be happy, Satan’s...
Jul 27, 20232 min read


Rock on!
Twelve-year-old Allie Marshall is autistic and faces sensory challenges that make living hard. However, she finds anything with a rocking...
Jul 26, 20232 min read


Bouncing back
Six-year-old Syrus Beet loves to be in perpetual motion, especially on his trampoline, which, before Satan’s Little Helper and Jumpflex...
Jul 25, 20232 min read


Breathing easier
Brodie has had trouble breathing since he was born. It took him a week before he could do it on his own and now, at 18 months, he still...
Jun 20, 20232 min read


Summer-time freedom
Summer is a young woman who just wants a little more freedom from the restrictions that cystic fibrosis places on her life – and Satan’s...
Jun 19, 20232 min read


Drum roll please!
Sam has faced and overcome many obstacles during his life. To better equip him for the next stage of his journey, Satan’s Little Helper...
Jun 18, 20232 min read


Full CHARGE ahead
Arky is one of only two kids in New Zealand with congenital athymia, which means he’s unable to develop an immune system. This ultra-rare...
Jun 17, 20233 min read


Block and move
Countless hospital trips and treatments have understandably led to an intense fear of needles for 11-year-old Lucas, who suffers from a...
Jun 16, 20232 min read


Raising spirits
Kaden Archbold has gone through the agony of three cancer diagnoses, treatments and recovery. So, to lift spirits and provide some...
May 10, 20232 min read


Comeback kid
Eight-year-old Lucas McLean was told he had a 20% chance of survival after his leukaemia relapse. Thankfully, he’s now stronger than ever...
May 9, 20232 min read


Art therapy
Seven-year-old Zebastian faced a gruelling fight against cancer and, even though he’s in remission, Satan’s Little Helper thought he...
May 8, 20233 min read


Hole in one
Five-year-old Louie Bell has spent years hooked up to machines, while doctors told his family to prepare for the worst. This all meant...
May 7, 20232 min read


Happy camper
Eli has endured a difficult childhood. He faces a daily battle with sensory problems that leave him under-rested and struggling through...
May 6, 20232 min read


The flying fox
Lily Johnstone has an incredibly rare disorder that makes her life incredibly difficult. To help her get out and about, Satan’s Little...
May 5, 20232 min read


Party time!
Covid, hospital visits, seizures and vision impairment have caused Elijah Lowe to miss out on a lot – especially birthday parties. To...
May 4, 20232 min read


Wheel-y good!
Life can be difficult for six-year-old Phillip Sullivan. He struggles to communicate effectively and has some physical hurdles to...
May 3, 20232 min read


Sew good
15-year-old Amelia’s lungs are not doing the job they should. Suffering from cystic fibrosis means she faces a daily battle with mucus,...
May 2, 20232 min read


More than words
Thorin Ridley is autistic and completely non-verbal, which makes life a little challenging. Among other struggles, he has found it...
May 2, 20232 min read


Running towards life
Hunter Brewster can only see 7cm in front of his face but doesn’t let that stop him – much to his mum’s distress! However, he is...
May 1, 20232 min read


Music as therapy
Lottie Hudson hasn’t had too many opportunities for joy during her first 18 months but that’s been changed thanks to the well-timed...
Apr 28, 20232 min read
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