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


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...


Jul 1, 20223 min read
Building a new world
The days are long for nine-year-old Liem Walters, who has been forced inside while receiving treatment for leukaemia. To break up the...


Jun 8, 20223 min read
One in a million
Cooper McGlinchy is a unique little boy. He’s confounded doctors, experts and his own mother, yet he remains blissfully happy. Cooper’s...


Jun 1, 20222 min read
A sense of release
Three-year-old Noah Barker used to feel trapped – inside his own head and his house. Satan’s Little Helper stepped in to help change...


May 31, 20222 min read
A voice to the voiceless
Five-year-old Mackenzie Barnes struggles to communicate with the world and is often left frustrated by that. Unfortunately, she’s fallen...


May 31, 20222 min read
FEEL IT IN YOUR BONES
If you’ve ever broken a bone, you’ll know how painful it is. Now imagine having to suffer two breaks every year. That’s what 13-year-old...


May 31, 20222 min read
A CALMING INFLUENCE
Twins Ciara and Seira Keay are deeply in tune with each other, which isn’t ideal when it comes to dealing with the combustive nature of...


May 31, 20221 min read
ABSOLUTELY MARVEL-OUS!
Six-year-old Cameron Bartle was born with only half a heart and has already had four open heart surgeries in his short life span! Tough...


May 30, 20222 min read
THE BRAVEST LITTLE BIG SISTER
Having a little sister is meant to be fun and exciting. For three-year-old Mya, it was scary and confusing. That’s because her mum Annika...


Apr 14, 20222 min read
Boy racer
Michael Cuckow’s three sisters each have specific needs –– Ayvah is diabetic, Mia has ADHD and Arlah has a speech delay – but he doesn’t...


Mar 16, 20222 min read
ETHAN’S WINNING WITH SWIMMING
Ethan Whear suffers from seizures and muscle spasms caused by a rare condition called leukodystrophy. When Satan’s Little Helper was...


Mar 16, 20222 min read
BRING ON THE BRACES!
Toby Robinson has it tough. Not only has he got ADHD and anxiety, he’s also going through puberty and battling dental issues that would...


Mar 16, 20222 min read
THE MAGIC OF LEGO
Alex Herbert has suffered 12 months of hell. First, he saw his dad struck down by a major stroke, then he was diagnosed with leukaemia....
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