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Worth the Wait Educates Crowds at The Ohio State Fair
The Ohio State Fair drew more than 1 million guests this year and Worth the Wait was part of the action. Our friends at The Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Ohio invited us to share their tent for two days at the fair. A special thanks to our volunteers Wendy, Samantha and...
Join us for a Cancer & Family Planning Virtual Event with Imerman Angels
Cancer & Family Planning is a virtual event that we're hosting with Imerman Angels. This free community event is open to all cancer survivors, partners and caregivers with questions about fertility preservation and inclusive family building after cancer. Jen...
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center Medical Oncologist Joins Oncofertility Charity
Dr. Preeti Sudheendra, a medical oncologist at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, recently joined the Worth the Wait Advisory Committee. Dr. Sudheendra specializes in the treatment of breast cancer and will serve as an advisor. In her volunteer...
Mike Scherer Shares Story of Fatherhood after Cancer
In honor of Father's Day week, Columbus Moms Network is featuring Central Ohio dads making a difference. Read Mike's Q & A here.
Worth the Wait Advocates at American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)’s Annual Meeting
How does a growing non-profit educate and advocate on a global level? Attend the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)’s Annual Meeting! We’re incredibly honored that ASCO sponsored Worth the Wait’s exhibit at the conference in Chicago which drew 40,000+ people...
Oncofertility Charity Founders Share Their Personal Story with Infertility After Cancer
Worth the Wait Co-Founders Mike and Megan Scherer tell the story behind Mike's cancer and struggle to have a baby after cancer and chemo-related infertility. Spoiler: their son was Worth the Wait.
Mike Scherer is Featured in Band of Ballers
Worth the Wait Co-Founder Mike Scherer is a testicular cancer survivor. A men's health humor site called A Ballsy Sense of Tumor, featured his story in their Band of Baller series.
Worth the Wait Featured on Titling Tess Podcast
April 23-30, 2023, is Infertility Awareness Month. Worth the Wait wants to bring awareness to cancer-related infertility. Co-founder, Megan Scherer, was recently on the Titling Tess podcast to share more info about their journey with cancer and cancer-related...
Worth the Wait Awarded Grant from Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc..
Worth the Wait is a 2023 recipient of Takeda’s Improving Health Equity in Cancer: A Community Grant Program. The grants were provided to patient advocacy organizations that are helping to address the needs of medically underserved people with cancer through...
#1 Global Platform for Fertility Features Worth the Wait
In honor of young adult and adolescent (AYA) cancer awareness week, Co-founder Megan Scherer's article was featured on Recripted, the #1 global media platform for fertility and women’s health.
Co-Founder Mike Featured on The Dadass Podcast
Our Co-Founder Mike was on the Dadass Podcast to celebrate Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. This one is for the guys! Get ready for some Dad jokes from hosts Matt and Shaun (who is also a testicular cancer survivor) and Mike. If you're a guy, don't forget your...
Grant Application Process Update
Due to incredible demand from across the U.S., we're changing our grant application process to help those who need it most. Emergency Fertility Preservation Grants This process remains the same. If you’re looking to preserve your fertility and have not yet received...