This August marks our 35th anniversary of providing support services to children with cancer and their families. Over those years, we have … [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
35th Anniversary
July 15
This August marks our 35th anniversary of providing support services to children with cancer and their families. Over those years, we have helped nearly 700 families and that number continues to grow. This year has been challenging as our nation and the world cope with the Covid-pandemic; this is no […]
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Fundraising Event
Ride for Sherry’s House – CANCELLED
July 19 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
CANCELLED: Join the Hudson Eagles for the 11th annual Ride for Sherry’s House, a scenic motorcycle ride spanning 60+ miles. $20 per rider, registration starts at 9am with kick stands up at 11am. BBQ lunch and raffle following the ride. Not a rider but want to join in the bbq […]
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Fundraising Event
Golf Classic – CANCELLED
August 31
UPDATE: We made the difficult decision to cancel our Golf Tournament for 2020. Date for 2021 coming soon The 29th annual Why Me Golf Classic has been rescheduled for Monday, August 31, 2020 at the Haven Country Club in Boylston. Day to include breakfast, lunch on the course, full round […]
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.