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
Holiday Party
December 2 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Our annual Holiday Party takes place on Sunday December 2nd at The Best Western Hotel in Marlborough. Day will include arts & crafts, dancing, kazoo parade, performance by the Shepherd Hill Show Choir and of course, a visit from Santa. *Why Me families: If you have not filled out your […]
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Family Event
Angel Tree Celebration
December 7 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for an evening celebrating and remembering our special Why Me Angels. night will include tree lighting and ribbon ceremony, light fare and desserts. Close friends and family welcome. You do not need to attend the Circle of Healing Bereavement Group to attend the celebration. RSVP to Cheryl at […]
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Family Event
Polar Express Movie Night
December 22, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Kick off the start of school vacation with us! Join us on Friday, December 22nd for our 4th annual Polar Express Movie Night at Sherry’s House from 6-8:30pm. Evening will include pizza and a festive good time! RSVP to Danielle at dsikonski@whyme.org or call 508-757-7734.
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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.