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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
Why Me All Stars vs. Boston Bruins Alumni
November 7 @ 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Our Why Me All Stars will play the Boston Bruins Alumni at the DCU Center in Worcester on Saturday November 7, 2026 at 3pm. Railers game to follow at 6pm. Get your tickets to watch this incredible double-header! But the game is only part of the challenge. Our players are […]
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Fundraising Event
Nailed It {or Failed It} – Holiday Edition
November 21 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Get ready for a graham cracker crusade with a licorice twist! Join us for Nailed It {or Failed It} Holiday Edition, a festive, hands-on gingerbread house building challenge where creativity, holiday spirit, and a little friendly competition come together. $100 per entry, you can go solo or bring a team […]
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Family Event
Angel Tree Remembrance 2026
December 4 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us on Friday December 4th for an open house celebrating and remembering our special Why Me angels. Hang your angel ribbon on our tree and enjoy light fare and desserts with fellow angel families. Angel names will be read aloud at 7pm. Close friends and family welcome. RSVP to […]
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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.