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Love and Support for Families with Childhood Cancer
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Philanthropy and charitable giving is an important consideration. Many individuals and organizations are committed to sharing the importance and personal satisfaction of giving back with their time and resources. We welcome you to join our team to make a difference in the lives of the families we serve by offering countless opportunities to be involved. If you are looking to make a secure, online donation, we are a non-profit organization with 501c3 status and any amount is appreciated and tax deductible.
Featured News and Events
Fundraising Event
Trivia Night
February 7 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Put your knowledge to the test for a great cause! Join us for Trivia Night at ’Olo Pizza in Worcester, MA on Saturday, February 7th, from 6:00–9:30 PM for an evening of fun, food, and friendly competition—all in support of families facing childhood cancer. Tickets are $50 per person and […]
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Family Event
Night at the Museum
February 13 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Calling all Why Me families – Please join us at the Acton Discovery Museum for a Night at the Museum! Why Me will have the entire museum to ourselves from 5:30-8:00 pm, Friday February 13th. We will provide pizza, salad for a quick dinner. Bring a water bottle and utilize […]
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Fundraising Event
The Heart Dance 2026
May 2 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
✨ Eat. Dance. Be Giving. ✨ May 2, 2026 Join us for an unforgettable night at The Heart Dance, held at the AC Hotel in Worcester on May 2, 2026. Great food, incredible music, and generous hearts come together for a powerful cause, raising vital funds to support Why Me, […]
Read MoreCharitable Giving
Often the first consideration is finding a charity whose mission has personal significance to you and where your donation will have a significant impact. It seems as though, everyone know someone close to them whose life has been changed by cancer. Why Me’s continued long-term success depends on the generosity of donors like yours.
Volunteer at Why Me
The success of Why Me and it’s programs is due, in tremendous part, to the dedicated team of volunteers committed to the mission of providing love and support for families with childhood cancer. If you want to make a difference in the life of Why Me children and their families, there are many opportunities available to you.