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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
Ride for Sherry’s House
August 30 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Rev up your engines and join the Hudson Eagles for the 16th Annual Ride for Sherry’s House! This scenic 60+ mile motorcycle ride brings riders together for a great cause while enjoying the open road and supporting local families facing childhood cancer. Registration begins at 9:00 AM, with kickstands up […]
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Fundraising Event
Sherry’s Bowl 2026
October 3 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join us for Sherry’s Bowl on Saturday October 3rd at Bowlero Worcester – 101 Southbridge Street in Auburn. Reserve your lane today so you don’t miss out on this incredible night! Lanes are $400 for up to 6 bowlers. Details, sponsorship information and lane reservations can be found here: https://onecau.se/sherrysbowl […]
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Fundraising Event
Golf Classic 2026
October 5
Join us on Monday, October 5th, at Worcester Country Club for the Why Me Golf Classic—a day of great golf, delicious food, and meaningful impact in support of children battling cancer and their families. Your day will include a full round of golf at the beautiful Worcester Country Club, with […]
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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.