On May 15th, we celebrated our 40th anniversary and revealed our newly renovated playground. During the event, Sherry's dad, Terry, was … [Read More...]
Love and Support for Families with Childhood Cancer
About Why Me
Why Me is a grass roots non-profit organization dedicated to providing love and support services to families with childhood cancer. Created and run in part by parents that lived this experience first-hand, the dedicated staff and volunteers understand what families with a pediatric cancer patient need and are passionate about services provided. Our support begins the moment your child is diagnosed and is available throughout every step of your child’s treatment and beyond. Based in Worcester, Massachusetts, Why Me is the vision of thirteen year old Sherry Shepherd, and the promise by those who loved her to keep her dream alive.
Featured News and Events
Fundraising Event
Lego Ride for Kids with Cancer
August 10
The Vernon Hill American Legion Riders Chapter 435 are holding their 5th annual Lego Ride for Kids with Cancer on Sunday August 10, 2025. Ride starts at Walmart 25 Tobias Boland Way, Worcester Registration is from 9:30am-11am | Kickstands up at 11:30am | Entry Fee: A new unwrapped Lego set […]
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Fundraising Event
Falmouth Road Race
August 17
20 incredible individuals have signed up to take on the 7 mile seaside course, the Falmouth Road Race. The course consists of the first three miles being narrow, hilly, winding tree-shaded roads, while the last four miles are open on the flat right next to Martha’s Vineyard Sound. A small […]
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Fundraising Event
Ride for Sherry’s House
August 24 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Join the Hudson Eagles for the 15th annual Ride for Sherry’s House, a scenic motorcycle ride spanning 60+ miles. $20 per rider, registration starts at 9am with kick stands up at 11am. BBQ lunch and raffle following the ride. Not a rider but want to join in the bbq and […]
Read MoreFamily Services
Why Me offers financial and emotional support services based on the unique needs of each specific family so each member can understand and manage the changes that pediatric cancer will inevitably bring throughout the course of treatment.
Get Involved
Since Why Me provides its families with a number of services, there are a variety of ways someone can get involved with our organization. From baking cookies to volunteering to fundraising, lending a hand to our community is simple and catered to what you are comfortable doing. We make it simple.