Melbourne to Noosa for neuroblastoma research

TO mark the start of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Melbourne dad Trent Robertson will embark on the most challenging journey of his life – running 10 marathons and cycling 1,200km in just 30 days.

He will raise vital funds for Neuroblastoma Australia, a charity dedicated to improving outcomes for children with cancer.

Trent’s challenge, ‘Noosa for Neuro’, will see him run and ride from Melbourne to Noosa throughout September.

His mission is to raise awareness and much-needed funds to support research into safer, more effective treatments for neuroblastoma, a disease that tragically claims more lives of children under five than any other cancer.

The average five-year survival rate for aggressive neuroblastoma is only 50 percent.

The driving force behind Trent’s dedication is Oli, a young boy and family friend who bravely battled stage 4 neuroblastoma at just two years old.

Now seven, Oli will be cheering Trent on the entire way.

Over the past two years, Trent has committed himself to raising awareness for Neuroblastoma Australia, and he’s now aiming even higher with a goal to raise $100,000 for life-saving research.

“Watching Oli’s journey opened my eyes to how cruel childhood cancer is and how desperately more support and research is needed so that no other child has to go through what Oli endured,” said Trent.

“As a dad with young kids, I felt a strong urge to do something.

“If putting myself through this challenge helps even one family, then it’s worth every step.”

Trent’s route will include:

– Week 1: Parkdale VIC to Keajura NSW – Departing Parkdale on September 1

– Week 2: Keajura NSW to Campbelltown NSW

– Week 3: Campbelltown to Raleigh NSW

– Week 4: Raleigh NSW to Mackenzie QLD

– Week 5: Mackenzie QLD to Maroochydore QLD

– Arriving on September 30 at the Noosa Heads Life Saving Club.

Lucy Jones, CEO of Neuroblastoma Australia, says Trent’s commitment is both moving and powerful.

“Trent’s journey is inspiring, not only because of the extreme physical challenge, but because he’s doing it for children like Oli.

“His efforts help fund vital research enabling better treatments to be developed giving families hope for the future,” said Lucy.

“Trent’s challenge is going to be a huge feat, but he’s not doing it alone.

“Every wave, cheer, or shared kilometre will remind him and the families we support, that we’re all in this together.” Every dollar raised through Noosa for Neuro goes directly to Neuroblastoma Australia, helping fund research into safer and more effective treatments.

For more information visit and to donate, visit neuroblastoma.org.au/noosa-for-neuro.