No Family Should Face Neuroblastoma Alone.

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Supporting Families Facing Neuroblastoma.
Every week, Mitchell’s Miracles supports families across the UK who are facing one of the most devastating childhood cancers — Neuroblastoma.
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, life changes overnight. Hospital appointments, long journeys, and time away from work quickly become part of daily life. At the same time, many families are facing the emotional shock of a rare and aggressive diagnosis.
That’s where Mitchell’s Miracles steps in.
We provide practical and emotional support so families can focus on what matters most — their child.

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Helping with Essential Costs.
Throughout treatment, families often face unexpected financial pressure. Travel to specialist hospitals, parking, food, and fuel costs can quickly add up.
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we are able to help families with essential costs such as:

• Petrol and travel expenses to hospital appointments
• Food and day-to-day living costs
• Emotional support from our support team

This week alone, your support helped a family travel to hospital for their child’s cancer treatment.
When families are fighting childhood cancer, they shouldn’t also have to worry about how they will afford petrol or food.
Small support can make a huge difference.

Understanding Neuroblastoma.
Neuroblastoma is a rare and aggressive childhood cancer that develops from immature nerve cells called neural crest cells.
It most commonly begins in the adrenal glands above the kidneys but can also appear along the spine, chest, neck, or pelvis.
Around 100 children in the UK are diagnosed with Neuroblastoma each year, most of them under the age of five.
It is the second most common solid tumour in children after brain tumours.
In rare cases, Neuroblastoma can even be detected before birth during pregnancy scans.
Stages of NeuroblastomaDoctors classify Neuroblastoma into stages depending on how far the cancer has spread.
Stage 1 – The tumour is small and localised and can usually be removed with surgery.
Stage 2 – The tumour has begun to grow locally but has not spread far.
Stage 3 – The cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes or tissues and may require intensive treatment.
Stage 4 – The cancer has spread to other parts of the body such as bones, bone marrow, liver, or skin.

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Supporting Your Child Through Treatment
​Hearing that your child has cancer is something no parent should ever experience.
During this overwhelming time, your calm and reassuring presence can be incredibly powerful for your child.
Some ways parents can help support their child include:

• Being gently honest using words they can understand
• Answering questions with reassurance and love
• Preparing them for treatments and hospital visits
• Reminding them that the doctors and nurses are there to help them get better

If you are a parent going through this journey, please remember you are not alone.
Our emotional support officer, Lisa, is here to listen and support you every step of the way.

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You Make This Support Possible.
​The work we do at Mitchell’s Miracles is only possible because of the kindness of our supporters.
Every donation helps us continue providing practical and emotional support to families navigating childhood cancer.
If you have ever supported Mitchell’s Miracles, please consider making a donation or becoming a Monthly Miracle Maker today.
Together, we can make sure families facing Neuroblastoma never feel alone.
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If you feel you can help in any way, whether by supporting an event, fundraising, or spreading awareness, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected]
Every donation helps us continue supporting families facing neuroblastoma across the UK.
To make a donation, please visit the link below.
donate.giveasyoulive.com/charity/mitchellsmiracles

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