Mission
THE MAIN GOAL OF THE ORGANIZATION, W.H.Y. M.E., IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO ALLEVIATE THE ISOLATION, DESPERATION, AND CONSTANT STRESS CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES FACE AS THEY COPE WITH CHILDHOOD CANCER. INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAM COMPONENTS ARE ADJUSTED TO BEST SERVE THE SPECIFIC, IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM NEEDS OF EACH CHILD AND EACH FAMILY. DAILY VISITS TO THE CHILDREN'S CANCER CLINIC WITH TEDDY BEARS, TOYS, GAMES, PUPPETS, REFRESHMENTS AND LAUGHTER HELP CLINIC VISITS GO BY A LITTLE BIT FASTER. W.H.Y. M.E. PROVIDES BIRHTDAY CELEBRATIONS, TREATMENT MILESTONE CELEBRATIONS, AND FUN PARTIES TO CHILDREN WHEN A PAINFUL PROCEDURE IS COMPLETED.