In just under a week, on August 19th, in the heat of the summer 6 runners will be running the Falmouth Road Race for Why Me & Sherry’s … [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
Family Event
Parent to Parent Support Group
September 19 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Parent to Parent Support Group is a peer group that offers support and information for those who have a child with cancer–whether on treatment or who have completed treatment. Our monthly meetings inform families about different aspects of childhood cancer and enable parents to gain confidence by sharing their […]
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Family Event
Harry Potter Movie Night
September 28 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Why Me families, please join us on Friday, September 28th for a magical evening at Sherry’s House. We will be showing Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone on the big screen and have pizza, snacks, and warm apple cider! All wizard and witches will get to chose a handmade wand. […]
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Fundraising Event
Sherry’s Bowl
October 13 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
SAVE THE DATE for the 11th annual Sherry’s Bowl. Held at AMF Lanes in Auburn on Saturday October 13th, this evening includes a night filled with bowling, 50/50 raffle, silent auction, buffet dinner and a special Why Me guest. If you aren’t a bowler but interested in joining in on […]
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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.