Light the Future 2025: A Night That Moved Us — and Moved Us Forward

Leadership, community, global collaboration, and hope — all in one room.

On November 17, our Shir for Life community gathered in New York City for the 2nd Annual Light the Future Gala — an evening overflowing with purpose. From the moment guests walked into Port Sa’id, the room radiated warmth, connection, and the shared belief that together, we can change what’s possible for children facing neuroblastoma.

Families, clinicians, researchers, philanthropists, and supporters from near and far came together for a night that honored Shir’s story, celebrated the courage of children fighting neuroblastoma, and strengthened a global movement built on collaboration and hope.

🎥 2025 Impact Video — What We’ve Built Together

This short film opened our evening, reflecting the global momentum you’ve helped create — connecting families, experts, and researchers across 50 countries, fueling critical research, and expanding awareness and education for families worldwide.

A Night Filled With Powerful Moments

The program was rich with emotion and insight — beginning with Einat sharing more of Shir’s story and her family’s continued journey to bring hope to others.

Guests were deeply moved by an intimate conversation with Nir Bar Dea, CEO of Bridgewater Associates, who spoke about leadership, purpose, and what it means to build a movement rooted in compassion.

We heard a heartfelt and courageous reflection from Danielle Prussien, RN of Memorial Sloan Kettering, whose words grounded the room in the reality and resilience of families facing this disease.

A special message arrived from across the world — an inspiring video from Dr. Francesca Del Bufalo at Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital in Rome, reinforcing that progress against neuroblastoma requires global collaboration.

Board Member Alan Roemer also shared powerful remarks on the growing research landscape and the role Shir for Life is playing in accelerating innovation.

Together, these moments created a meaningful arc of connection — culminating in a lively and generous live + silent auction, with all funds going directly toward supporting children and families battling neuroblastoma.

Video from Dr. Francesca Del Bufalo (Rome)

Scenes From the Evening

The Impact You Made Possible

Thanks to your support, Shir for Life is advancing essential work across the world:

⭐ Global Collaboration

Connecting families and experts across 50 countries through monthly international webinars, parent networks, and partnerships.

⭐ Advancing Research

Funding critical research in both the United States and Israel, including:

• Innovative immunotherapy work at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

• A cutting edge, three-year research collaboration in Israel, with ICRF

⭐ Supporting Families

Bringing families and leading clinicians together at the 3rd Annual Parent Conference in Israel, expanding resources, and strengthening connections.

⭐ Raising Worldwide Awareness

Building toward the 2nd Annual International Neuroblastoma Day on December 5, following an inaugural year that reached 1,000,000+ people online.

💛 Thank You to Our Sponsors and Community

This evening — and the impact that follows — was made possible through the generosity of our sponsors, donors, families, and every person who contributed auction items or gave their time and energy.

Your support fuels the work that directly helps children and families facing neuroblastoma. We are profoundly grateful.

Join Us Next — International Neuroblastoma Day, December 5

Light the Future was just the beginning. On December 5, we unite again with families, clinicians, researchers, and partners across more than 50 countries for International Neuroblastoma Day.

Together, we can move mountains — because overcoming neuroblastoma is only possible when we work together.

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