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Take on the 2026 Dempsey Challenge — For Every Story.

Behind every mile, every dollar raised, and every participant is a story worth showing up for. Together, we rally, honor, and celebrate 18 years of supporting cancer patients, their loved ones, care partners, and survivors with comfort, connection, compassion, and choice—always at no cost.

IN PERSON EVENT

In-person event located in Lewiston, Maine featuring 5K/10K run/walk and ride events on Saturday, September 19th

Dempsey Challenge Registration Includes:

  • Participant t-shirt
  • Fundraising Incentives
  • Fundraising Guide to help you achieve your fundraising goals!
  • Beverage ticket to enjoy a Maine craft beer, mimosa or bloody Mary (or Colton + Levi's Lemonade Stand!)
  • Maine-inspired finisher meal in the Food + Beverage Tent

VIRTUAL EVENT

Virtual event you complete on September 19th, anywhere and in any way you choose!

Virtual Dempsey Challenge Registration Includes:

  • Fundraising Guide to help you achieve your fundraising goals
  • Fundraising Incentives, shipped to you
  • Achieve $150 in fundraising and receive an official bib and Dempsey Challenge Finisher's patch, shipped to you!

 

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$362,717.04

achieved

$1,900,000.00

goal

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Dempsey Challenge Supporters

  • Angela Lake 44 minutes ago $50.00
  • Patricia and Brian Grissler 1 hour ago $50.00
  • Jeff Horton 2 hours ago $100.00
  • Julie Simplicio Good Luck! 8 hours ago $25.00
  • Gregory Anderson and Patsy Dickinson So proud of your efforts over all these years ! You’re the man!  8 hours ago $50.00
  • John Gervais 9 hours ago $100.00
  • Jennifer Phillips We love you, Love the Pinard/Phillips Family (I will submit for Unum matching program) 9 hours ago $50.00
  • Rita Griffiths In memory of Ken Dulac & Sandi Smith ♡♡ 11 hours ago $25.00
  • Karen Keene 11 hours ago $30.00
  • Anonymous 12 hours ago $100.00
  • Jim Weiss Last month $25,000.00
  • State Street Foundation Matching Gifts Last month $9,660.00
  • Rick and Lisa Frisbie 3 weeks ago $5,000.00
  • 4/1 DTD matching gift Hall Family Foundation Last month $4,160.00
  • Anonymous Proud to support this effort. Grateful for the impact you’re making, and wishing you and the family continued strength and health. 3 weeks ago $3,033.00
  • Stettenheim Foundation Last month $3,000.00
  • 4/1 DTD matching gift Hall Family Foundation Last month $2,650.00
  • 4/1 DTD matching gift Hall Family Foundation Last month $2,585.00
  • 4/1 DTD matching gift Hall Family Foundation Last month $2,500.00
  • W.D. Matthews Last month $2,500.00

Contact the Dempsey Challenge Team

info@dempseychallenge.org
866-990-1499 or 207-376-9668
PO Box 277 Auburn, ME 04212