Monday evening 21 moms gathered at the British Beer Company on Shrewsbury Street to enjoy a mom’s night out funded by the Why Parent Support … [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 Meeting
August 23 @ 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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Fundraising Event
Hit the Road for Sherry’s House Motorcycle Run
September 9 @ 9:00 am
Hit the Road for Sherry’s House on a 60 mile motorcycle run, Saturday September 9th. Registration starts at 9am with kickstands up at 11am. $20 donation per person. Run starts and ends at the Polish Club in Southbridge {across from Big Bunny Market}. Day includes music, raffles, food and more! […]
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Fundraising Event
Lock 50 Signature Wine Dinner
October 7 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join Lock 50 for their “From the Beginning” Signature wine dinner on October 7th, as part of the Worcester Wine Festival. They will highlight some of the original grapes and regions of winemaking, as well as, showcasing traditional techniques of wine production and culinary art in a 5 course dinner […]
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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.