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
Family Event
Brain Tumor Talk
February 3 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Our next Brain Tumor Talk will be on Monday, February 3rd at 6pm-8:00pm. Brain Tumor Talk is a parent meeting with the focal point being the unique issues that children and families face when diagnosed with a pediatric brain tumor. Dinner and childcare will be available. RSVP by emailing Danielle […]
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Family Event
Parent to Parent Support Group
February 19 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Parent to Parent Support Group is a peer group that offers support and information for those who have a child with cancer–whether on treatment or who have completed treatment. Our monthly meetings inform families about different aspects of childhood cancer and enable parents to gain confidence by sharing their […]
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Fundraising Event
Spin for Kids – a Worcester Fitness Spin-a-thon
March 8 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
75 Riders + 3 Hours 40 Minutes + 2300 Miles (about 75 miles per bike) = Determination, Motivation and Inspiration. Our 3rd annual Spin for Kids will take place on Sunday March 8th at Worcester Fitness. Why Me families will tell their stories throughout the morning, motivating the riders to […]
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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.