Worth the Wait Charity

Worth the Wait Charity Providing financial support for young adult cancer survivors to create the family of their dreams. Mike was diagnosed with testicular cancer at 26.
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Who We Are: Cancer survivor, Mike Scherer, and his wife Megan want to make it possible for all young adult cancer survivors to become parents without facing overwhelming financial burdens. He battled cancer for two years with Megan by his side. After remission, Mike and Megan's journey to parenthood spanned multiple years and many dollars. Their son's arrival proved Worth the Wait.

What a surprise to see co-founder Megan and volunteer Annie on a big sign at 2026!
05/30/2026

What a surprise to see co-founder Megan and volunteer Annie on a big sign at 2026!

To observe AANHPI Heritage Month, we're focusing on the critical issue of health equity. We are sharing a powerful stati...
05/27/2026

To observe AANHPI Heritage Month, we're focusing on the critical issue of health equity. We are sharing a powerful statistic to illustrate the inequities faced by the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander populations. We are grateful to Haley, Jordan, and Taruna for their approval to share their photos and stories, helping us illuminate oncofertility.

We'd love to see at our 3rd annual fundraiser this fall at Why Knot Venue & Jeep Trails.
05/27/2026

We'd love to see at our 3rd annual fundraiser this fall at Why Knot Venue & Jeep Trails.

05/14/2026

Session 1 of "Living Between Grief and Hope: Family Building for Young Adults with Cancer" is this week, but you can still register!

This Thursday, May 7th from 6-7pm ET, join us for "Family Building After Cancer: Navigating Loss, Hope, and Uncertainty with Dr. Catherine Benedict"

This session explores the complex emotional and relational aspects of family building after cancer, helping young adults navigate grief and hope while offering tools for coping, communication, and envisioning their future.

To register, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9I4Mutd0R026Q0BfLM8WLg

This program is presented by Elephants and Tea & Worth the Wait.
Thank you to Eisai, Merck, and Walgreens for sponsoring.

DID YOU KNOW? 💡 Most people haven't heard about this option for fertility preservation before cancer treatment. Read how...
05/14/2026

DID YOU KNOW? 💡 Most people haven't heard about this option for fertility preservation before cancer treatment. Read how it helped a recent Worth the Wait grant recipient.

Today was Cancer Action Day in Ohio. It was an opportunity to meet with State Representatives and Senators at the State...
05/12/2026

Today was Cancer Action Day in Ohio. It was an opportunity to meet with State Representatives and Senators at the Statehouse to discuss a Senate bill and House bill to make cancer treatments more affordable for people living with cancer in Ohio. The advocacy team included Worth the Wait executive director Megan, seasoned advocate Di from , thriver Jim, survivor and Worth the Wait grant recipient and advocate Jordan and advocate Riley.

We're helping an oncofertility researcher at recruit female patients (diagnosed with cancer at age 15-39 years) who ha...
05/11/2026

We're helping an oncofertility researcher at recruit female patients (diagnosed with cancer at age 15-39 years) who have had a pregnancy or are planning a pregnancy after their cancer diagnosis for a paid study. To learn more or sign up, please visit: https://redcap.link/oncofertility

It’s National Nurses Week, and today we’re recognizing the incredible professionals who bridge the gap between cancer ca...
05/07/2026

It’s National Nurses Week, and today we’re recognizing the incredible professionals who bridge the gap between cancer care and the hope for a future family. Check out some of the incredible nurses we regularly work with!

We’re headed to the annual meeting in Chicago later this month. This is the largest oncology conference in the world! W...
05/04/2026

We’re headed to the annual meeting in Chicago later this month. This is the largest oncology conference in the world! We’ll be advocating for oncofertility, learning about the latest cancer research and meeting with some of industry partners! Photo of volunteer Annie and co-founder Megan from last year’s ASCO petting a therapy dog as published in their magazine.

Rachel's adoption of Ava, her Worth the Wait baby, was finalized yesterday! "Because of organizations like yours, this a...
05/01/2026

Rachel's adoption of Ava, her Worth the Wait baby, was finalized yesterday!
"Because of organizations like yours, this adoption was possible! Thank you!!" -Rachel, Grant Recipient, Cancer Survivor and Mom

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