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


Instant relief
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...
Jul 18, 20243 min read


Small gestures mean the world
For some, a trip to the cinema and pizza with mates might not be a big deal. For others, it can put a smile on their face for weeks. For...
May 20, 20242 min read


Dreams into reality
Zoey can’t play like other kids her age – and that gets her down. To help turn her dreams into reality, Satan’s Little Helper sent her...
May 17, 20242 min read


No longer Cooped up
Born with a rare genetic condition called Coffin-Siris syndrome, seven-year-old Cooper is affected physically and mentally. He’s spent...
May 15, 20242 min read


A little brighter
A type 1 diabetes diagnosis came out of the blue and changed four-year-old Ellazae’s life completely – but with a passion for the...
May 14, 20242 min read


The art of distraction
Two-year-old Luka has been through countless medical examinations and procedures in his short life, with more lined up ahead. To...
May 13, 20242 min read


Well deserved celebration
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...
Apr 17, 20243 min read


All play makes Jack a happy boy!
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...
Mar 1, 20243 min read


Stubborn recovery
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...
Feb 29, 20243 min read


A tool for school
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...
Feb 28, 20242 min read


Shine a light
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,...
Jan 30, 20243 min read


Slow and steady
Henry is battling the effects of an in-utero stroke and, thanks to a committed team of healthcare professionals and fierce support from...
Jan 17, 20242 min read


Delivering fun
Elijah has endured a series of unfortunate events over the past three years and is currently battling bowel problems and injuries...
Jan 17, 20243 min read


Active again
Aplastic anemia took so much from Terangi-Uira; however, a bone marrow transplant gave him life again – and that, combined with a new...
Jan 15, 20242 min read


The power of a hug
A hug can be a powerful thing – as six-year-old Mitchell knows all too well. His challenges are numerous and include sensory issues,...
Jan 12, 20242 min read


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...
Nov 15, 20232 min read


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...
Nov 8, 20232 min read


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 18, 20232 min read


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 10, 20233 min read


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...
Oct 4, 20232 min read
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