Stories

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

Oct 14, 20222 min read

Getting Christmas back

December 2021 was a tough time for Manaaki Kingi and the rest of his family, but some good news has given them the gift of Christmas. It...

Oct 13, 20223 min read

Creative Cordayne’s wonderful world

In Hawke’s Bay, you’ll find a special mind that’s always dreaming up wonderful storylines, but our hero needed some help to bring them to...

Oct 11, 20222 min read

Troy's troubles

Nine-year-old Troy McLean has been through a nightmare two years. He had two deaths in the family, sandwiched between multiple...

Sep 27, 20222 min read

A big leap forward

Four-year-old Tyler Webby can only attend kindy three times a week and, as a result, his development has suffered – but with a Leap Pad...

Sep 25, 20223 min read

Pain management

Jayah Masters is in pain, every single day. Treatment helps with some things, hinders in others. To provide a non-invasive, natural way...

Sep 24, 20222 min read

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 23, 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 16, 20223 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 15, 20222 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 14, 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 13, 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 12, 20223 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...

Aug 31, 20222 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 22, 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...

Jul 19, 20223 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 11, 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 8, 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, 20222 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, 20223 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...