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A place to share updates, moments, and the everyday realities of the families we support. You’ll find news, reflections, and the voices that shape our work.
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Ashlyn Mercier – Miss Gold Coast 2021
Miss Gold Coast is a part of the Miss Connecticut Scholarship Organization, Inc. - supporting the advancement of women in…Read more ►
Consigli Builds Handicap Ramp for Why Me Family
Rihanna's story In September 2013, three-year-old Rihanna was diagnosed with leukemia. Her parents did not know anything about the disease…Read more ►
Why Me Family Fall and Winter Update
Dear Why Me Families, First and most importantly, I hope you and your…Read more ►
“The New Normal” and what do we do with it?
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed much of how we live our lives - and seemingly overnight. Before the shutdown, business…Read more ►
Brain Tumor Talk
In early summer, Why Me hosted Brain Tumor Talk - a parent meeting with the focal point being the unique…Read more ►
Patrick Subaru Shares the Love for Why Me
Patrick Subaru of Shrewsbury went above and beyond with the 2018 Share the Love event. Each winter participating Subaru dealerships…Read more ►
Medical trauma and its effects on childhood cancer families
When thinking about childhood cancer it is not hard to imagine the pain experienced by the entire family. From diagnosis…Read more ►
The ripple effect of pediatric cancer
Walking into the clinic waiting room for the first time the weight of it all exploded. Today my baby will…Read more ►
2018 End of the Year
All throughout 2018 we helped to create new fun memories for our Why Me children and families, whenever possible. We…Read more ►
What are you thankful for?
"What are you thankful for?" Somehow the question seems to have been blurred with the hustle of everyday challenges. Black…Read more ►
The Road to Falmouth Road Race 2018
In just under a week, on August 19th, in the heat of the summer 6 runners will be running the…Read more ►
Welcome Rebecca to our Why Me Staff!
Some of you may have noticed a new (yet somewhat familiar) face working at our fundraising events and around Sherry’s…Read more ►
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