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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
Why Me All Stars vs Bruins Alumni Game
November 15, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Due to the Covid pandemic, our Bruins Alumni game originally scheduled in April took place on Sunday November 15th at the Ice Hut, in Canton. This game was played without fans but you can watch your favorite Why Me All Stars play the Bruins Alumni on Boston Bruins Alumni TV, […]
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Family Event
Holiday Drive Thru
December 13, 2020
POSTPONED UNTIL 12/13/20 Join us for our re-imagined rolling holiday party, featuring all the things you love and look forward to each year: take-home crafts, a Santa & Mrs. Claus sighting, special treats and of course…PRESENTS! All time slots from the original date of 12/6 will be in place for […]
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Family Event
Polar Express Drive-In Movie
December 12, 2020 @ 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
We are excited to provide a safe, socially distancing twist to our annual showing of the Polar Express, just for our Why Me families. This is a private event at the 228 in Sterling and cars will be spaced out. 1:30pm – 4pm | Plan to arrive around 1:30pm with […]
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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.