Happy Holidays Everyone, To mark the occasion of our 40th year anniversary this past July, I was asked by our team to write the cover … [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
Blog Post
Annual Appeal 2025
December 04
Happy Holidays Everyone, To mark the occasion of our 40th year anniversary this past July, I was asked by our team to write the cover letter to this year’s annual appeals letter. I was very happy to jump in. It has been quite a while since I did this last, […]
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Fundraising Event
The Heart Dance 2026
May 2, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Save the Date | Eat DANCE & Be Giving | May 2, 2026 Save the Date for our annual gala, The Heart Dance – held at the AC Hotel in Worcester.
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Fundraising Event
100 Mile Ruck March Challenge
July 23, 2026 - July 26, 2026
The 100 Mile Ruck March will take place on July 23-26, 2026. This is a charity challenge, military inspired event, where 50 athletes will ruck (hike) 25 miles a day for 4 days. Camping out each night on the farm of a local brewery and continuing the march at sunrise […]
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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.