Cheekee Hero is a whānau-led grassroots charity.
We are dedicated to celebrating, supporting, and raising awareness of tamariki (children), rangatahi (teenagers), and their whānau (families) with different abilities.
Our tagline, CONNECT - AMPLIFY - CREATE CHANGE, represents our core values. We strive to connect families with different abilities, amplify their unique strengths, and create meaningful change through collaborative partnerships with other charities, iwi, organisations, businesses, schools and individuals.
Our impact is driven by our super robot named Cheekee, who inspires children to recognise that neurodiversity, disability, and illness can change the world for the better. Through the kindness, resilience, and joy of all children, Cheekee grows stronger and is fueled by the positive impact our community creates.
We believe that stories can heal, inspire and change lives.
Our mission is to harness the power of storytelling as a superpower that supports the health and well-being outcomes of children and youth facing significant health challenges and our slogan, Make Change FUNNER is our commitment to harnessing that power.
Join us in creating a world where everyone is celebrated and supported for their differences, and where the power of storytelling helps us all thrive.