A Blessing and a curse
Although most children grow out of CIDP, that might not happen for Blessing due to his late diagnosis. To help entertain him during...
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Stories
Read about the little heroes and heroines we’ve helped during their time of need.
- Nov 8
- 2 min
Play is the best medicine
For some, laughter might be the best medicine – but when Evie-Paul’s nomination landed in front of Satan’s Little Helper, it was clear...
- Oct 18
- 2 min
The right road
An ADHD and autism spectrum diagnosis proved to be important to getting Roman on the right road at school, and at home. Now armed with...
- Oct 10
- 3 min
Princess paradise
Harper has been through a lot in five years, which has understandably taken a toll on her. So, to help her sleep, process her feelings...
- Oct 4
- 2 min
Crucial care
Emersyn’s traumatic birth caused brain damage and a host of complications. Sadly, she isn’t able to access care from the state, which is...
- Sep 27
- 3 min
In the lap of the gods
Six-year-old Odin has a name straight from Norse mythology. It’s appropriate then, that his new sensory swing calms his ADHD and autistic...
- Sep 25
- 3 min
Life restricted
Isaac is in pain every day due to a rare and horrible disease called Perthes’. It has forced him to stop doing what he loves and put...
- Sep 22
- 2 min
Couch queen
After Payton was diagnosed with ADHD, ODD and autism, things made sense. But she still needed a place to process her big emotions – so...
- Sep 21
- 2 min
A fine choice
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...
- Jul 31
- 2 min
Sit down fun!
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...
- Jul 29
- 2 min
Brotherly love
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...
- Jul 28
- 2 min
Never giving up the fight
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...
- Jul 27
- 2 min
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 26
- 2 min
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 25
- 2 min
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...
- Jun 20
- 2 min
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 19
- 2 min
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 18
- 2 min
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 17
- 3 min
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...
- May 10
- 2 min
Raising spirits
Kaden Archbold has gone through the agony of three cancer diagnoses, treatments and recovery. So, to lift spirits and provide some...
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