KNOW A YOUNG KIWI WHO'S GOING THROUGH HELL – OR ONE WHO'S HELPING OTHERS OUT OF A HELLISH SITUATION?

As a young-at-heart and fun-loving Kiwi-owned business, HELL loves to see young New Zealanders doing well. So when we hear about kids having a tough time, we’ll try to make a difference wherever we can.

 

That’s why Satan’s Little Helper was sent on his quest to cut a break for good young souls struck down by the big guy in the sky.

 

We also know there are many others out there fighting the good fight, and so we’ve launched Satan’s Biggest Little Helper to recognise under-23-year-olds going above and beyond to help create a better future for others.

 

If you know of any under-18s worthy of un-divine intervention, or would like to recognise the hard toil of an under 23-year-old who’s gone the extra mile, nominate them now and SLH will see what he can do to help and support them.

NOMINATE someone for Satan’s Little Helper’s Services Click Here

UN-DIVINE INTERVENTION

  • Hell on Wheels

    Michael Conway was born with Spina Bifida and has never been able to walk, but the 28-year-old has never let his “unique ability” stop him rolling forward. When Michael was offered a job in Auckland a few years ago, he didn’t hesitate to make the move. Unfortunately, the work dried up and Michael needed to shift back to Wellington to be nearer friends and family.     

     

    “My sister and I lost our parents when we were young, and we’re all that’s left of our immediate family. She lives in Palmerston North, so it’s good to have her nearby.”

     

    Faced with the cost of relocating and supporting himself whilst looking for work, Michael couldn’t afford to move a lot of his things with him. So his friend Charlotte got in touch with Satan’s Little Helper, who, with the help of Hell’s nationwide distributor Davis Trading and the good sorts at Murphy’s Movers, dropped Michael’s gear at his new address free of charge.

     

    “I’d really like to thank Charlotte, Hell Pizza and everyone that was involved for helping me out. They’re all awesome!” he says.  

     

    Michael’s enjoying flatting with a friend who’s been a “massive help”. “It’s all worked out perfectly really!” he says. “Now I just need to find a job!”

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  • Life-changing MRI

    Wellington’s Michell Reddy is not the type to ask for help; even when her chips are down, she soldiers on. Michell’s had the year from Hell, but now, with the help of Satan’s Little Helper and a life-changing MRI scan, she finally has some good news to share.

     

    12 months ago, Michell was struck down by a mystery illness that caused her hands to swell; the condition was so painful at times she was unable to use them.

     

    After numerous visits to different specialists, Michell was diagnosed with fibromyalgia – an incurable autoimmune disease that causes chronic pain.

     

    Despite the pain and restricted movement, Michell’s resolve never faltered. With the help of her good friend Freyja Knewstubb who typed her final dissertation, Michell managed to finish her history degree with first-class honours. This year, she moved to Dunedin to start a Masters in International Studies at Otago University and took up part-time work at Countdown.

     

    Michell was dealt another blow when she was told she might have lupus - another incurable autoimmune disease – and was faced with an 11-month wait for an MRI to assess the damage. Michell was forced to quit her job, as she was damaging her hands and the pain became unbearable.

     

    That didn’t seem very fair to Freyja, who thought Michell deserved a break. Satan’s Little Helper agreed, so he forked out for a private MRI.

     

    “I’ve been turned away from multiple doctors and specialists (which costs a lot if you're not insured), who blamed my pain on my other chronic illness, fibromyalgia,” says Michell.

     

    “Because of the MRI, I've finally got a diagnosis of seronegative arthritis - they’re not exactly sure which type yet, but they can treat it and there’s a real possibility I'll be pain free in my hands and joints.

     

    “I can't thank Hell enough or Freyja for nominating me. I feel like my career isn't on the line anymore, because I'll be able to type and write again.”

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  • A spec-tacular result

    Jesus is said to have cured a blind man – Satan’s Little Helper has a receipt as proof of his work helping the visually impaired…

    Waikato’s Richard Cox’s chips were down last year, after his restaurant and bar closed and he was left on the bones of his arse, forced to live in his car.
     

    Equipped with many years’ hospitality and hotel management experience, Richard tried hard to find work and applied for many roles. However, he couldn’t catch a break and, on top of everything else, his glasses smashed, which then became one of the biggest things holding him back. He simply couldn’t afford new prescription glasses.

     

    Satan’s Little Helper heard about Richard’s bout of bad luck and he thought replacing his specs would go some way to getting him back on his feet.

     

    Satan’s Little Helper struck a sweet deal with Specsavers Te Rapa store owner Dominic Hartley to get Richard back in the game; it included two pairs of designer glasses, one pair of driving specs and some of fully polarised (sun) prescription glasses.

     

    “I really appreciated this incredible gesture from Hell and must admit to being somewhat dumbstruck as to how this has all come about!” said Richard.

     

    “Thank you very much – I hope to reciprocate the gesture when circumstances allow.

     

    “Specsavers were incredible, too – they treated me like a VIP and everyone was so excited for me - everyone was such a delight.

     

    Incidentally, a week after being fitted with new frames, some good fortune finally befell Richard, as he was offered a new gig at a hotel and bar in Queenstown; he’s been working like a dog since, notching up 18 hours a day!

     

    “Things have finally picked up, so hopefully 2014 brings some more good breaks!” he says.

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  • Satan cleans up after God… again

    God left a $45 million cleaning bill after unleashing the capital’s worst storm in 40 years. 

    Any one of the 30,000 Wellingtonians left without power to heat or light their homes might’ve been inclined to break a commandment or two to experience the heat and glow from Satan’s furnace for even one night.

    Steve Cossaboom was without power for eight days and, as if that wasn’t hard enough, he’s a double amputee with feline friends to look after.

    “It was tough going; being the height of winter meant it was already dark when I left for work and when I got home, plus it was bloody freezing!” said Steve, who’s originally from Vancouver and been living in NZ for 13 years.

    “I showered at work in the morning, then came home and basically got straight into bed – cooking myself tea was off the cards, too!”

    Satan’s Little Helper heard about the situation, so he blazed into Steve’s house, armed with offerings of the Underworld to ensure Steve stayed nourished and warm through the cold nights.

    “I really appreciated the help. Satan’s Little Helper provided some warm comfort during the pitch-black evenings,” said Steve, who also happens to be a loyal Hell customer and cites Envy as his go-to pizza option.

     

    SLH: 1, God: 0.

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  • Satan’s Little Helper can’t perform miracles, but has been known to get people out of a tight spot. Check out how Lucifer’s little mate helped these unfortunates in their time of need.

    MORE UN-DIVINE INTERVENTION +

  • IHC’s Project Active trains it's youth members to become self-sufficient, so when they asked us for a few pizzas for a party, we figured a simple treat wouldn’t quite do the trick. Check out what happened!

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  • Feeding Brains

    They say the devil finds work for idle hands, but we’ve flipped the script by making that work educational. Our plan kicked off with a Reading Challenge to get more books in kids’ mitts.

    Read for yourself here!   

     

  • Hell’s supported charities and foundations for a long time. When a worthy cause grabs our attention, we’ll throw our weight behind it.

    MORE SATAN'S SUPPORT +

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