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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
WooSox Gold Game
September 6 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Join us on Saturday, September 6th and help us turn Polar Park Gold for their game against the RailRaiders, the AA affiliate of the Yankees. You can purchase tickets here for the game (you’ll be taken to a separate site to purchase through the […]
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Family Event
Why Me Carnival Day
September 21 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Our annual Carnival Day, at the Haven in Rutland, will take place on Sunday September 21st from 11am-3pm. Day to include face painting, games, inflatables, crafts, and so much more! Please note that this event is for for Why Me families only (children with cancer and their families).
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Fundraising Event
Sherry’s Bowl 2025
October 4 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join us for our annual bowling fundraiser, Sherry’s Bowl, presented by Consigli Foundation, on Saturday October 4th at Bowlero in Auburn. $400 for a lane of up to 6 bowlers, shoes included. Not a bowler but want to come enjoy the evening and help raise money for Why Me – […]
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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.