Ciara's Story

Ciara’s is a story of triumph over the children’s cancer neuroblastoma

Ciara's battle with neuroblastoma was the driving force behind over $350,000 in fundraising which has been delivered to Children's Cancer Institute for research into the disease.

The Rozelle Balmain Family Fun Day was started in her name and has been a date for the calendar every year.

Ciara’s mum Michaela Flanagan joined forces with Lucy Jones in 2010 to establish Neuroblastoma Australia, in order to raise awareness of the illness and essential funds to invest into research for a cure.

Find out more about the research projects we are currently funding here.

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Help us beat the number one toddler cancer. Please donate today to support world class Australian research into developing better, safer treatments with the ultimate goal of finding a definitive cure for all children diagnosed with neuroblastoma.

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Call to Federal Government for equitable access to DFMO

DFMO (eflornithine) was approved in December 2023 by FDA for treatment of high-risk neuroblastoma as a maintenance therapy to reduce the risk of relapse
Jackson's Story

Shortly before his first birthday, Jackon's family noticed he had developed a limp in his right leg. Further tests revealed Jackson had neuroblastoma. His dad, Andrew, shares their story.
Mackenzie's Story

Mackenzie was just two weeks old when her parents noticed her abdomen was large and firm to touch. After an emergency referral to the Queensland Children's Hospital, Mackenzie was diagnosed with neuroblastoma. Mackzenie's mum, Ally, shares their story.
You Doubled Your Impact!

In March, Neuroblastoma Australia joined Beyond Bank's 2024 Double Donation campaign. For 48 hours, Beyond Bank doubled donations up to $10,000.

Jackson's Story

Shortly before his first birthday, Jackon's family noticed he had developed a limp in his right leg. Further tests revealed Jackson had neuroblastoma. His dad, Andrew, shares their story.
Mackenzie's Story

Mackenzie was just two weeks old when her parents noticed her abdomen was large and firm to touch. After an emergency referral to the Queensland Children's Hospital, Mackenzie was diagnosed with neuroblastoma. Mackzenie's mum, Ally, shares their story.
Zach's Story

Paolo and Diana Carniel had never heard of neuroblastoma before August 2018 when their son Zach, just five years old at the time, was first diagnosed. Four years later and Zach in remission, back at school, and in February 2024 was given the final all clear to ring the bell!
Evie's Story

In 2013, Joshua and Sarah Weir's two-year-old daughter, Evie, was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma. Sarah shares Evie's story and how this amazing little girl inspired Evie's Army.
Harry's Story

Just over a month before Harry’s 9th birthday, his parents were told the devastating news that Harry was diagnosed with High-Risk Neuroblastoma. Harry’s mum, Julia, tells us their story.
Henry's Story

After a fall at school resulted in a painful lump in his tummy, Henry was rushed to The Royal Children's Hospital where he was diagnosed with neuroblastoma. Henry's dad, George, shares their story below.
Ryder's Story

After experiencing a limp and persistent fever that culminated in full body pain and night-sweats, three-year-old Ryder was eventually diagnosed with neuroblastoma. Ryder's parents, Katherine and Jarrad, share their story.
Sirin's Story

On New Year’s Day 2022, and at just three years old, Sirin was tested for and diagnosed with stage 4 high risk neuroblastoma. Her mum, Wannee, tells her story.
Logan's Story

Logan was a healthy baby, eating well and enjoying day-care. However, at 11 months Logan was struggling to recover from frequent infections. At this time, his parents Alyssa and Shane noticed Logan's tummy was unusually hard and round. They rushed Logan to hospital where he was diagnosed with neuroblastoma. Logan's dad, Shane, tells the family's story.
Marko's Story

In 2018, 16-month-old Marko was diagnosed with neuroblastoma. Despite successful surgery to remove a large tumour, Marko later developed a persistent limp that required further investigation. Marko's family were devastated to find that the cancer had spread to numerous parts of his body. Marko's mum, Jelena, shares his story.