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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
100 Mile Ruck March Challenge
July 23 - July 26
The 100 Mile Ruck March will take place on July 23-26, 2026. This is a charity challenge, military inspired event, where 50 athletes will ruck (hike) 25 miles a day for 4 days. Camping out each night on the farm of a local brewery and continuing the march at sunrise […]
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Fundraising Event
Falmouth Road Race
August 16
On August 16th, Team Why Me will take on the iconic Falmouth Road Race — a scenic yet challenging 7-mile seaside course along the shores of Cape Cod. Runners will navigate the race’s winding, tree-lined hills before reaching the open stretch beside Martha’s Vineyard Sound, where determination carries them to […]
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Fundraising Event
Ride for Sherry’s House
August 30 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Rev up your engines and join the Hudson Eagles for the 16th Annual Ride for Sherry’s House! This scenic 60+ mile motorcycle ride brings riders together for a great cause while enjoying the open road and supporting local families facing childhood cancer. Registration begins at 9:00 AM, with kickstands up […]
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.