Stories

Ryder has been through a difficult two years. In that time, he’s been diagnosed with a rare, degenerative eye condition and had to change...

Xavier has a condition called scoliosis, which requires surgery every six months to correct. His recovery is painful, long and boring. To...

Eden struggles with epilepsy and is often misunderstood, which makes life even more difficult. To help clear her mind and make life a...

Art is a fantastic way to help some people reduce stress and calm their minds. Eight-year-old Lycan is one of those people, which gave...

Lily has cystic fibrosis (CF), which means her lungs don’t work as they should. To help keep her airways clearer, in the most fun way...

Eighteen worrying months after four-year-old Jett lost his words, he was diagnosed with autism. Now, thanks to the determination of his...

Temiti faces an uncertain future but his mum Katie knows one thing for sure: it’ll be difficult to bank on government support for her...

Jaxon’s comparatively slower rate of development has left him lacking a little bit of confidence when it comes to play – as well as...

Two-and-a-half-year-old Alayna suffers from a range of complications caused by a gene disorder. To help ease some of them and provide...

Aries has faced and conquered plenty of adversity – more than a nine-year-old should – and it’s turned him into a mature, kind and...

Jack has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, which on some days can leave him sore and unable to do much. So, to help him play and have fun when...

Charlie’s mum reckons he’s an incredibly stubborn kid – and that’s part of the reason why his battle with a rare condition is going as...

Reid struggles to get through the school day due to his various challenges – so Satan’s Little Helper decided to provide him with a tool...

Hearing is a challenge for Darcy. She can’t focus on words when there’s background noise and she also has to cope with autism and ADHD,...

Henry is battling the effects of an in-utero stroke and, thanks to a committed team of healthcare professionals and fierce support from...

Elijah has endured a series of unfortunate events over the past three years and is currently battling bowel problems and injuries...

Aplastic anemia took so much from Terangi-Uira; however, a bone marrow transplant gave him life again – and that, combined with a new...

A hug can be a powerful thing – as six-year-old Mitchell knows all too well. His challenges are numerous and include sensory issues,...

Although most children grow out of CIDP, that might not happen for Blessing due to his late diagnosis. To help entertain him during...

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...