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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
Friday Night Fights at the Station
September 20 @ 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Shearns Boxing Promotions presents Friday Night Fights at the Station, an evening to benefit Why Me. Join us at historic Union Station for 7 professional bouts featuring some of New England’s best young boxers. Evening to also include ringside seating, VIP tables, cash bar, 50/50 raffle, and more! This is […]
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Family Event
Spree Day
September 21 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Our 11th annual Spree Day is taking place on September 21st at the 200 Sportsmen Club {184 Sutton Road, Webster}. Join us for fishing, archery, games and BBQ lunch – always a fun day and RAIN OR SHINE! Please note, this event is open to Why Me families only. RSVP […]
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Fundraising Event
Sherry’s Bowl
October 26 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The 12th Annual Sherry’s Bowl will take place on Saturday October 26th at AMF Lanes in Auburn from 6pm-10pm. $300 a lane (team of 6 bowlers). Evening will include Dinner, Cash Bar, 50/50 Raffle, Silent Auction, and more! Reserve your lane today or contact Jeff Cammuso at 508-735-9169. Sponsorship opportunities […]
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.