Stories

When a tornado lifted Rhiley up and out of his sleepout, puncturing his lung and leaving him with a volatile heart rate, it left him...

After Payton was diagnosed with ADHD, ODD and autism, things made sense. But she still needed a place to process her big emotions – so...

Six-year-old Connor has been battling tumours his whole life. An early childhood spent in hospital has left him with some catching up to...

14-year-old Oceana has battled her fair share of demons and needed a pick-me-up, so Satan’s Little Helper sent her on a spa day to give...

Monty has a rare condition that’s causing part of his hip to die off. He can’t run or jump like a regular kid – which sucks, because...

Five-year-old James Clapham has been through a gruelling 12 months after being diagnosed with cancer. He’s missed out on a lot in a year...

Max’s mum Ashleah describes her son “as the most giving kid you’ll ever meet”, which says a lot about Max, because all the conditions he...

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...

Twelve-year-old Allie Marshall is autistic and faces sensory challenges that make living hard. However, she finds anything with a rocking...

Six-year-old Syrus Beet loves to be in perpetual motion, especially on his trampoline, which, before Satan’s Little Helper and Jumpflex...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Countless hospital trips and treatments have understandably led to an intense fear of needles for 11-year-old Lucas, who suffers from a...

Kaden Archbold has gone through the agony of three cancer diagnoses, treatments and recovery. So, to lift spirits and provide some...

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...

Seven-year-old Zebastian faced a gruelling fight against cancer and, even though he’s in remission, Satan’s Little Helper thought he...

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...

Eli has endured a difficult childhood. He faces a daily battle with sensory problems that leave him under-rested and struggling through...