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


A good yarn
The last two years have tested Kaycee Cottam to her core but sometimes all you need is a happy yarn to help put you in a better...
Sep 24, 20222 min read


A breath of fresh air
Deakon Wilmshurst wants to live life to the fullest, but a rare condition that restricts his airway and causes anxiety makes that hard....
Sep 23, 20222 min read


Say cheese!
Eight-year-old Kash Edmonds is in a daily battle with his own body, which doesn’t always do what he wants it to do – so Satan’s Little...
Sep 16, 20223 min read


Cave man
A year ago, Daniel Sangster couldn’t leave his house – now he’s travelling from New Plymouth to Waikato and living life a little more how...
Sep 15, 20222 min read


Winning her battle
Matilda is 27 months earthside but should only have been with us for 24 of those months. Born prematurely, she’s been fighting for her...
Sep 14, 20222 min read


On the right (cycle) path
Childhood hasn’t been easy for 10-year-old George Robbie, who has faced more challenges in his short life than most adults. That’s...
Sep 14, 20222 min read


Mountain climber
10-year-old Jacob has had a troubled life due to his various conditions but a recent gift from Satan’s Little Helper look set to help him...
Sep 13, 20222 min read


A heart-warming story
Five year old Zayne Hunter-Pakeho has already been through open heart surgery and a coma, so when his mum asked Satan’s Little Helper for...
Sep 12, 20223 min read


Game changer
Xavier Kite’s life is one of hospital trips, periods of isolation and battles against his body. He’s a resilient kid, but he needs some...
Aug 31, 20222 min read


Transformation time
School was like a horror movie for Nikolas Morrissey. The extreme bullying he suffered there turned a kind, smart kid into a shadow of...
Aug 22, 20222 min read


Going swimmingly
Three-year-old Isaac Tai lives by the beach, but a 2020 leukaemia diagnosis means he’s missed out on a lot – including swimming lessons!...
Jul 19, 20223 min read


Statue superhero
Dani Hartell is seven-years-old, but his mum has barely heard him speak. His ‘superpower’ is locating statues around the world, but sadly...
Jul 11, 20223 min read


Play time!
For children with autism, learning to socialise can be an important part of their development. Thanks to Satan’s Little Helper, Travis...
Jul 8, 20223 min read


Just dance
Lola Stratton’s dental condition means she can often be in pain for days, although she hates making a fuss about it. To fix it, her mum...
Jul 8, 20222 min read


Feel the love
11-year-old Sophie Andrew from Auckland has her struggles, but her little brother’s health problems mean she often feels overlooked. To...
Jul 8, 20223 min read


Building a new world
The days are long for nine-year-old Liem Walters, who has been forced inside while receiving treatment for leukaemia. To break up the...
Jul 1, 20223 min read


One in a million
Cooper McGlinchy is a unique little boy. He’s confounded doctors, experts and his own mother, yet he remains blissfully happy. Cooper’s...
Jun 8, 20223 min read


A sense of release
Three-year-old Noah Barker used to feel trapped – inside his own head and his house. Satan’s Little Helper stepped in to help change...
Jun 1, 20222 min read


A voice to the voiceless
Five-year-old Mackenzie Barnes struggles to communicate with the world and is often left frustrated by that. Unfortunately, she’s fallen...
May 31, 20222 min read


FEEL IT IN YOUR BONES
If you’ve ever broken a bone, you’ll know how painful it is. Now imagine having to suffer two breaks every year. That’s what 13-year-old...
May 31, 20222 min read
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