On May 15th, we celebrated our 40th anniversary and revealed our newly renovated playground. During the event, Sherry's dad, Terry, was … [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
40th Anniversary Open House & Playground Ribbon Cutting
June 03
On May 15th, we celebrated our 40th anniversary and revealed our newly renovated playground. During the event, Sherry’s dad, Terry, was presented with a key to the city by Mayor Joe Petty and an official citation, presented by Senator Mike Moore, for this incredible feat of supporting childhood cancer families […]
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Fundraising Event
100 Mile Ruck March Challenge
July 17 - July 20
Five years ago, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the 100 Mile Ruck March was created to help raise money for Why Me at a time when traditional fundraisers were not possible. Over the last five years, over 150 individuals have taken on the challenge to ruck 100 miles over four days, […]
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Fundraising Event
Falmouth Road Race
August 17
20 incredible individuals have signed up to take on the 7 mile seaside course, the Falmouth Road Race. The course consists of the first three miles being narrow, hilly, winding tree-shaded roads, while the last four miles are open on the flat right next to Martha’s Vineyard Sound. A small […]
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.