Why Me: Helping Children With Cancer

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Contact Information

Why Me & Sherry's House
Contact: Danielle Perron Sikonski, Director of Family Services
Email Address: dperron@whyme.org
Phone: 508-757-7734
Fax: 508-756-5119

1152 Pleasant Street Worcester, MA 01602
Area Served: Central

Map Location Why Me: Helping Children With Cancer

Narrative

Offers emotional and financial support to parents of children with cancer. Offers social activities and campground vacations (at no cost). Also has a bereavement support group for parents who have lost a child to cancer. Office is located at 1152 Pleasant Street, Worcester. Home away from home for children & families with childhood cancer.

Sherry’s House is home to a variety of Family Support Services, Activities and Events, including:

  • family fun events
  • social visits
  • summer and vacation camps
  • celebrations
  • support groups
  • food pantry

Service Types

  • Family Support
  • Food - Pantry
  • Socialization Activities

Program Type

  • Counseling
  • Support Groups

Populations Served

  • Cancer
  • Leukemia

Ages Served

  • Birth to 3
  • 3 - 4
  • 5 - 8
  • 9 - 13
  • 14 - 18

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service