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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
Family Event
Easter Egg Hunt
April 1 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This is no April Fool’s – our annual Easter Egg Hunt is happening on April 1st at Sherry’s House. *Please note this event is for Why Me families only (children battling cancer and their families) Sign Up Here
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Fundraising Event
Heart Dance
April 29
Tickets are now available for our annual Heart Dance held on Saturday April 29, 2023 at the AC Hotel in Worcester. All event information, including tickets can be purchased here. Questions? Contact Robyn at rfair@whyme.org
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Fundraising Event
Golf Classic 2023
June 12
SAVE THE DATE for our annual Golf Classic held on Monday June 12th at The Haven in Boylston. Contact Robyn at rfair@whyme.org with any questions or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities
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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.