About Neuroblastoma Family stories Hazzy's Story Tyler and Alix, parents to one-year old Harris (or Hazzy), were living fulfilling lives in Hobart. Tyler was teaching at a local high school and playing in popular indie-band Luca Brasi, whilst Alix was revelling in being a first-time mum - life was busy and full of possibilities. So, when they took their baby, who had been unsettled for a few weeks, to the hospital, they never imagined their world was about to be turned upside down. The paediatrician who attended to Hazzy realised something wasn’t right and ordered a biopsy - the results that came back were every parent's worst fear - Hazzy had a cancerous growth in his abdomen that turned out to be neuroblastoma. Hazzy’s diagnosis left the family reeling in shock, made worse by the news that Hazzy’s neuroblastoma couldn’t be treated in Hobart. A relocation to Melbourne for the next eighteen months was the only option for Hazzy to receive treatment. Over the next twelve months Hazzy underwent multiple rounds of high-dose chemotherapy, two rounds of surgery, two stem cell transplants and radiotherapy. After the initial shock and the move of states, the toughest part for his family was watching him endure the side effects of this protocol for treatment. The effects of chemotherapy in particular are mind blowing and very affecting. To see your child like that is something that you cannot unsee. Tyler, Hazzy's dad Hazzy is currently undergoing his 4th round of six rounds of immunotherapy treatment, and will soon be receiving a new drug called DFMO which helps reduce the risk of relapse and which has recently become accessible due to campaigning by Neuroblastoma Australia. Both of these treatments are the result of decades of funding for research and clinical trials that eventually become part of treatment for every child like Hazzy. Here, Tyler talks to Channel 10 about his family's experience for our recent Run2Cure Event in Melbourne: It's so important to help continue to raise the vital funds to continue the research into fighting this horrific disease. The most innocent of us are those affected and for everyone involved life will never again be the same. Tyler, Hazzy's dad Help Babies Like Hazzy Neuroblastoma Australia is working with researchers to develop more effective and less toxic treatments for all children diagnosed with neuroblastoma. We need to ensure every child gets the opportunity to grow up and lead a long and healthy life. Your help matters. Your donation to Neuroblastoma Australia ensures that we can continue to help fund the research needed to develop better and safer treatments, and ultimately find a cure. Donating is simple. Follow the button below to make a donation via our secure payment gateway. You will be issued with a tax-deductible receipt immediately. Thank you. Please select a donation amount (required) $30 Gift a child in hospital or isolation with an activity pack to keep them busy and entertained. $50 Help scientists screen the efficacy and safety of new drugs to effectively treat children battling neuroblastoma. $100 Help provide six months' of antibody to detect abnormal proteins in tumours so we can find out more about what causes neuroblastoma. $250 Support the advanced technology researchers need to examine neuroblastoma samples. These provide information about the disease which scientists can use to design treatments that work better for kids. Other Set up a regular donationDonate Manage Cookie Preferences