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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
Sherry’s Bowl 2025
October 4 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join us for our annual bowling fundraiser, Sherry’s Bowl, presented by Consigli Foundation, on Saturday October 4th at Bowlero in Auburn. $400 for a lane of up to 6 bowlers, shoes included. Not a bowler but want to come enjoy the evening and help raise money for Why Me – […]
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Young Professional Networking Event
October 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Calling all Young Professionals – Don’t miss your chance to connect, collaborate, and contribute to a cause that truly matters! Join us for our next networking event on Thursday October 9th from 6-8pm at Bay State Brewery in Worcester. Evening will include food and cash bar. Tickets are $25 per […]
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Fundraising Event
Why Me All Stars vs Bruins Alumni Game
November 8
Our Why Me All Stars will play the Boston Bruins Alumni at the DCU Center in Worcester on Saturday November 8, 2025. Railers game to follow. Ticket link coming soon The game will coincide with the Worcester Railers “Hockey Fights Cancer Night” – let’s fight cancer together. Questions? Email Rebecca […]
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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.