WHY ME was founded in 2021 by Danielle Smith after her diagnosis and treatment of HER2+ breast cancer. Danielle had a vision to help Huron County residents when going through their treatments in the form of a care package. She also did so much reading while going through her treatments she wanted to educate others on how to reduce your ri
WHY ME was founded in 2021 by Danielle Smith after her diagnosis and treatment of HER2+ breast cancer. Danielle had a vision to help Huron County residents when going through their treatments in the form of a care package. She also did so much reading while going through her treatments she wanted to educate others on how to reduce your risk of getting this disease. Many community members came forward with their story and a small group was formed with this common interest.
Our Team
Our team is made up of a small group of people along with several community businesses who are passionate about supporting health and wellness in our community. Trudy Anderson, Danielle Smith, Beth Morris, Brooke Bilyj, Joann Solnick are key members.
Our Partners
Our Partners
We partner with a variety of organizations and businesses in our community to provide education and support.
Four local hospitals help us provide gas cards to get to preventative appointments as well as treatments. Firelands Regional Hospital in Sandusky, Fisher Titus Hospital in Norwalk, Cleveland Clinic in Sandusky, and Willard Mercy Ho
We partner with a variety of organizations and businesses in our community to provide education and support.
Four local hospitals help us provide gas cards to get to preventative appointments as well as treatments. Firelands Regional Hospital in Sandusky, Fisher Titus Hospital in Norwalk, Cleveland Clinic in Sandusky, and Willard Mercy Hospital.
Local businesses work with us to help educate our community to reduce risk of disease.
WHY ME
Reducing Breast Cancer Risk Through Education and Support
At WHY ME, our mission is to educate the community in Huron County, Ohio about breast cancer prevention and provide support to those going through treatment. We are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those affected by this disease.
Our Story in Pictures: WHY ME 's Journey to Make a Difference
Events Coming up
Bingo for Bags - Knowledge for Life!
2nd Huron County Natural Health Summit Coming in 2027
2nd Huron County Natural Health Summit Coming in 2027
October 8, 2026
Doors open 4:30 pm - Early Bird 5:30 pm (2 games) Games start 6pm (10 games)
Some type of mini presentation between each game (5 min) to teach us ways to reduce our risk of disease. Included: Dinner, dauber, all games, a door prize ticket & nonalcoholic beverage. 50/50 raffle, baskets & other raffles, as well as 2 "Purse Pulls" and pull tabs!
Bingo for Bags, Knowledge for Life 🎉 brings together a fun night of bingo with practical health education. Every card you play helps WHY ME support women and families with clear, trustworthy information about cancer prevention and natural wellness.
Enjoy chances to win great bags by Coach, Michael Kors, Kate Spade & more while hearing simple, real-world tips you can use right away. Your ticket helps our community make empowered health choices—one game and one conversation at a time.
2nd Huron County Natural Health Summit Coming in 2027
2nd Huron County Natural Health Summit Coming in 2027
2nd Huron County Natural Health Summit Coming in 2027
We are working on a 2nd Huron County Natural Health Summit for 2027. Some money being raised up till then will help pay for a main speaker for this event. If you are interested in helping or speaking at this event, please call Dani 419-577-0128...more to come
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