In early summer, Why Me hosted Brain Tumor Talk - a parent meeting with the focal point being the unique issues that children and families … [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
Fundraising Event
Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament
March 14 @ 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
UPDATE: After much deliberation and with the advice of our founder and chairman, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Poker tournament this weekend given that the new developments related to COVID-19 are so fluid and the restrictions are evolving on a near-daily basis. It is just too […]
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Fundraising Event
Why Me All Stars vs Bruins Alumni Game TICKETS
April 4
UPDATE: Due to CORDVID-19 we have postponed this event and will be rescheduling at a later date to be determined. We will alert all of our sponsors of the new date once it has been set. Reach out to Rebecca at rkuczarski@whyme.org or 508-757-7734 with any questions. Join us […]
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Fundraising Event
You Gotta Have Heart Dinner, Dance & Auction
September 11 @ 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm
New date, Friday September 11, 2020 6:30pm-11:30pm 31st Annual “You Gotta Have Heart” Auction, Dinner & Dance at the AC Hotel in Worcester on Saturday, April 25th from 6pm-11pm. Night to include buffet dinner, raffle, live and silent auction, live music and dancing, and much more! We have teamed […]
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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.