Current projects

Research projects for 2020

Two projects from the Children's Cancer Institute were considered to be outstanding by the Neuroblastoma Australia Scientific Advisory Board and have been recommended for grants of $125,000 each for 2020. Read more

Children’s Cancer Institute (CCI), Sydney

We currently support a range of promising research projects at the CCI including CBL137 single agent clinical trials. Find out more about the incredible work currently being undertaken. Read more

The Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney and UNSW Sydney

Find out about our partnership with the Sydney Children's Hospital and UNSW to gather information regarding the long term effects of childhood cancer treatments and how this data can be used to improve the long-term health of Australian childhood cancer survivors. Read more

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne

With our support that Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre has pioneered the use of peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) in neuroblastoma as an alternative therapy, especially in cases that have failed conventional treatment approaches. Read more

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Give a gift

The hard working frontline staff at Sydney's Children Hospital Randwick and Westmead kindly sent us some wonderful feedback regarding the help that these kits have provided to children and families.

Golf2Cure 2021

We are delighted to announce that our Golf2Cure Neuroblastoma 2020 event will be held on the NEW date of Friday 12th Feb 2021 at St Michael’s, Little Bay.

Lexy’s Lockdown Loops – 100K Ultramarathon Challenge

On Sunday 29 November, super supporter Lexy is taking on an amazing solo challenge in support of raising vital funds for research into better treatments for children battling neuroblastoma. Lexy will run 100km in Sydney's iconic Centennial Park. Add your support today!

Run2Cure Domain 2021

Run2Cure Domain 2021 will take place on Sunday 30th May 2021. Enjoy a wonderful day of fun runs and family entertainment and support research into a cure for the children's cancer neuroblastoma.

Run2Cure Domain 2021

Run2Cure Domain 2021 will take place on Sunday 30th May 2021. Enjoy a wonderful day of fun runs and family entertainment and support research into a cure for the children's cancer neuroblastoma.

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Kahlilla's Story #14km

Little Lilla's light continues to shine. Always and forever.

What is neuroblastoma?

Neuroblastomas are cancers that start in early nerve cells (called neuroblasts) of the sympathetic nervous system. This means that tumours can be found anywhere along this system; most commonly (about 50%) start in the adrenal glands (above the kidney), or near the spine, chest, neck or pelvis.

Detection, diagnosis & staging

Most symptoms of neuroblastoma are caused by the growth of the cancer into nearby tissues or organs, or its spread to distant parts of the body such as bones or bone marrow.

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Share our hope for a cure for ALL types of neuroblastoma during September. More children under five die from neuroblastoma than from any other childhood cancer.

Summer's Story #34

Summer battled for 15 months and gained her wings 22 December 2018. Very loved and missed by her family especially her three brothers

Two research grants awarded

Today we announced funding grants to two ground breaking research projects which we hope will take us a step close to finding a cure for the rare and deadly children’s cancer neuroblastoma.

Give a gift to a child with cancer

Brighten a child's day by donating one of our three amazing new activity packs! For as little as $59, you can gift a child with neuroblastoma a fun Activity Pack designed to keep them entertained and engaged whilst isolated indoors at home or in hospital.

Adam's Story #39

Adam, a little boy starting out in life who was diagnosed with a cruel and vicious disease, that no treatment could eradicate. We must do better for our children.