On December 5, the world showed up. Families, clinicians, hospitals, researchers, organizations, and partners across continents came together for the second International Neuroblastoma Awareness Day. This year marked a meaningful leap forward, not just in reach, but in connection.

Soon after the world came together for the second annual International Neuroblastoma Awareness Day, Shir for Life was honored to convene Israel’s pediatric oncology nursing community for the 2025 Neuroblastoma Nurses Conference, held December 8, 2025 in Tel Aviv. For the nurses who walk beside children and families every day, this gathering provided something rare and meaningful: time to learn, to reflect, to share experiences, and to connect with colleagues across the cou

Every December 5, families, clinicians, researchers, and advocates around the world come together to shine a light on a shared mission: changing the future for children with neuroblastoma. This year, Shir for Life is proud to announce the second observance of International Neuroblastoma Awareness Day, #NeuroblastomaDay 2025, under the unifying theme “Together We Can.”

Every discovery in childhood cancer begins with a question — often one asked first by a parent. In our July webinar, Dr. Giselle Sholler, Chair of the Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium, shared an insider’s view of what true collaboration between families and scientists looks like — and why it’s the driving force behind every breakthrough in neuroblastoma research.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month — a reminder that every child’s fight deserves global urgency. This year, Shir for Life marked the month in two important ways: hosting our September 5th webinar with Dr. Lucas Moreno, President of SIOPEN, and later joining the international neuroblastoma community at the SIOPEN annual conference in Copenhagen.

A conversation with Dr. Michael LaQuaglia, Chief of Pediatric Surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering When a child is diagnosed with neuroblastoma, surgery is often one of the first things families ask about. What kind of surgery will be needed? Can the tumor be fully removed? What are the risks—and what comes next?

Over the past six months, Shir for Life’s International Neuroblastoma Webinar Series has brought together more than 800 participants from 41 countries, creating a powerful global network of parents, doctors, researchers, and advocates. Another 800+ viewers have since watched these sessions on demand—proof of how needed and valued this resource is. Each month, we’ve tackled some of the most pressing topics in neuroblastoma, led by world-renowned experts and anchored in practi

In 2024, Shir for Life made significant strides in the fight against neuroblastoma, driving forward research, supporting families, and...

On December 5, 2024 , Shir for Life launched the inaugural International Neuroblastoma Awareness Day —a powerful moment that united more...

Every Child Deserves to Dream: International Neuroblastoma Awareness Day Is Here By Einat Dado Baralia, DECEMBER 5, 2024 Today, December...