A new drug just entered Israel’s health basket. Here’s why it matters
A new drug just entered Israel’s health basket. Here’s why it matters The decision to add IWILFIN to the health basket demonstrates that Israel takes the lives of its youngest cancer patients seriously. Einat Dado BaraliaThe Jerusalem PostFebruary 23, 2026 Last week, a decision was made in Israel that most people probably did not notice. […]
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 […]
Why Collaboration, Not Competition, Will Cure Rare Cancers
The battle against neuroblastoma, the rare and deadly child-killing cancer By Einat Dado BaraliaThe Jerusalem PostDecember 5, 2025 When your child is diagnosed with cancer, your world becomes very small. It shrinks to hospital corridors, waiting rooms, and test results. Plans dissolve into a blur of scans and surgeries. For families facing neuroblastoma, a […]
Light the Future 2025: A Night That Moved Us — and Moved Us Forward
Light the Future 2025: A Night That Moved Us — and Moved Us Forward 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
3rd Annual Parent Conference: A Day of Knowledge, Connection, and Hope
3rd Annual Parent Conference: A Day of Knowledge, Connection, and Hope Last week in Tel Aviv, something remarkable happened. Shir for Life hosted its 3rd Annual Parent Conference, bringing together families, doctors, researchers, and advocates for a powerful day of learning, support, and solidarity. This event was created for parents of children with neuroblastoma—to offer […]
A Milestone for Research: Shir for Life Funds Breakthrough Immunotherapy Research at CHOP
A Milestone for Research: Shir for Life Funds Breakthrough Immunotherapy Research at CHOP March, 2025 – Shir for Life completed its second major payment to support an innovative research project at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), bringing our total funding to $180,000. This contribution is helping drive the development of a first-in-class targeted immunotherapy for […]
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 […]
