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Worth the Wait Debuts Patient Advocate Program at OFC Conference
After months of extensive training and preparation, Worth the Wait patient advocates Chantal Kabwasa Henly, Shane Winnyk and Aaron Albanez, took the stage at the Oncofertility Consortium Conference in Detroit—and they were extraordinary. With wisdom, candor, and...
Giving to Charities in 2025
A Message from Co-Founder Mike Scherer In addition to my role as Co-founder of Worth the Wait, I’m also a financial planner. I spend my days helping people navigate the complex world of investing, charitable giving, tax planning, and retirement planning. Today, I’m...
Successful Jeep Off Cancer Fundraiser
On Sunday, Sept. 28 we hit the trails with our annual Jeep Off Cancer fundraiser. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we raised critical funds to support young adult cancer survivors on their path to parenthood. From food trucks and live music to Jeep obstacle...
Worth the Wait Participates in Virtual Hangout with Unite for Her
We partnered with nonprofit Unite for Her to educate patients about Fertility Preservation and Cancer. Dr. Terri Woodard of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Megan Scherer, co-founder of Worth The Wait join to discuss the...
Meeting Friends and Patients at CancerCon
Worth the Wait Exhibits at CancerCon to Elevate AYA Voices on Fertility and Survivorship Thanks to a generous grant from the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), Worth the Wait was proud to attend and exhibit at CancerCon—an annual gathering dedicated to...
AYA Cancer & Fertility: What No One Talks About
Worth the Wait advisors Megan-Claire Chase and Kara Bendle and Megan Scherer recently chatted about the other aspects of cancer and fertility.
Sharing Family Building Information with Ovarian Cancer Patients & Survivors
Worth the Wait recently partnered with the Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MIOCA) and the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA) for a webinar, Family Building Resources for Ovarian Cancer Survivors. The virtual session explored different paths to family building...
Podcast Interview: The Long Game; Fertility Preservation and Cancer (Guests Megan Scherer & Kara Bendle)
Megan Scherer, Executive Director of Worth the Wait, and Kara Bendle, Worth the Wait advisor and AYA Fertility Program Manager at the Cleveland Clinic sat down with Marianne Bannister of the Claire Marie Foundation recently to talk about fertility. Take a listen here.
Advocating at ASCO 2025
Worth the Wait was honored to attend and exhibit at ASCO's Annual Meeting in the ASCO-sponsored patient advocacy area for the third year in a row. Mike Scherer, Megan Scherer and volunteer Annie Swanson, attended and advocated for oncofertility. What's ASCO? The ASCO...
Sharing Hope and Family Building Options for Childhood Cancer Patients
We recently partnered with the Coalition Against Childhood Cancer (CAC2) to share the latest insights and support strategies around fertility preservation and family planning for childhood cancer survivors. Megan Scherer, Worth the Wait's Executive Director, spoke...
Educating GYN Survivors on Family Building Options with the Patient Empowerment Network
On May 15, 2025 we co-hosted a free webinar with the Patient Empowerment Network (PEN) for young gynecological cancer patients and survivors. Highlights of the webinar include: Dr. Joshua Klein, a reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist at Extend...
Advocating at the Ohio Statehouse
On April 29, Megan Scherer participated in the American Cancer Society's Cancer Action Network Day. She and other local advocates had the chance to meet with Rep. Brian Lorenz and Oakley, Senator Andrew Brenner's staffer, in Columbus, Ohio. They shared why access to...