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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
100 Mile Ruck March Challenge
July 22 - July 25
Please join us to toast the competitors and their progress at one of the local breweries below! July 22nd: 5-8pm @ Milkroom Brewery – 80 Hillside Road, Rutland {Join the FB Event here} July 23rd: 5-8pm @ Stone Cow Brewery – 500 West Street B, Barre {Join the FB Event […]
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Fundraising Event
Falmouth Road Race
August 8 - August 14
After taking a year off due to the pandemic, the Why Me All Star runners are once again taking on the 7 mile run. While this year is still a little different, we are unsure if our 15 runners will be able to run the actual Falmouth course or do […]
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Family Event
Why Me Carnival Day
August 1 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join us for a day of fun for the whole family. Activities for all ages include: inflatables for littles and teens, crafts, dunk tank, dj, bbq, gelato, and so much more! *If interested in going in the dunk tank please bring a suit (or change of clothes) and towel. We […]
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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.