Webinar Series
Neuroblastoma Webinar Series — Watch On Demand Every month, Shir for Life brings together families, clinicians and advocates from around the world with leading researchers and doctors working to change the future of neuroblastoma. The International Neuroblastoma Webinar Series is free, open to everyone, and designed to put the latest knowledge directly in the hands […]
Strengthening Care, Connection, and Community: Highlights from the 2025 Shir for Life Nurses Conference
Strengthening Care, Connection, and Community: Highlights from the 2025 Shir for Life Nurses Conference 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 […]
Neuroblastoma Day 2025: A Growing Global Movement
Neuroblastoma Day 2025: A Growing Global Movement 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. Over the course of the campaign, Neuroblastoma Day reached […]
Together We Can: Announcing International Neuroblastoma Day 2025
Together We Can: Announcing International Neuroblastoma Day 2025 Together We Can: Announcing International Neuroblastoma Day 2025 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 […]
Why Families and Scientists Need Each Other
Why Families and Scientists Need Each Other In Neuroblastoma Research 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 […]
Global Collaboration: Why It Matters for Neuroblastoma Families
Global Collaboration: Why It Matters for Neuroblastoma Families 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 […]
What Surgery Can—and Can’t—Do in Neuroblastoma
What Surgery Can, and Can’t, Do in Neuroblastoma 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 […]
6 Months. 6 Webinars. 1 Global Community.
6 Months. 6 Webinars. 1 Global Community. 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 […]
2024: A Year of Impact & Achievement at Shir for Life
A Global Milestone: Highlights from the International Neuroblastoma Summit In 2024, Shir for Life made significant strides in the fight against neuroblastoma, driving forward research, supporting families, and raising global awareness. Here’s a look at what we accomplished this year—with the help of our dedicated community. Advancing Groundbreaking Research Two Research Trials Funded: Shir for Life […]
A Global Milestone: Highlights from the International Neuroblastoma Summit
2024: A Year of Impact & Achievement at Shir for Life 2024: A Year of Impact & Achievement at Shir for Life On December 5, 2024, Shir for Life launched the inaugural International Neuroblastoma Awareness Day—a powerful moment that united more than 20 organizations across 20+ countries in a shared mission: to improve outcomes for […]
