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!
$528,584.44
achieved
$1,900,000.00
goal
Dempsey Challenge Supporters
- Katrina Wellman 6 minutes ago $100.00
- Facebook Donor 12 minutes ago $51.52
- Samantha Fratus Glad we were able to join you on some training walks ;-) 26 minutes ago $50.00
- Leslie Duffy 27 minutes ago $50.00
- Lesley Young 36 minutes ago $50.00
- Mario DeSanctis Have a great run/walk! Here is our donation to show our support to you and John! Love, Pepi and Yvette 1 hour ago $100.00
- Tova Yerardi 1 hour ago $30.00
- Suzanne Day So proud of you for participating to help our friends and family remember…they are not alone! 1 hour ago $50.00
- Peggy Poulin 2 hours ago $100.00
- Facebook Donor 2 hours ago $30.00
- Jim Weiss April 2026 $25,000.00
- State Street Foundation Matching Gifts April 2026 $9,660.00
- Mark Girard Last month $5,000.00
- Rick and Lisa Frisbie April 2026 $5,000.00
- 4/1 DTD matching gift Hall Family Foundation April 2026 $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. April 2026 $3,033.00
- Stettenheim Foundation April 2026 $3,000.00
- 4/1 DTD matching gift Hall Family Foundation April 2026 $2,650.00
- 4/1 DTD matching gift Hall Family Foundation April 2026 $2,585.00
- 4/1 DTD matching gift Hall Family Foundation April 2026 $2,500.00
Contact the Dempsey Challenge Team
info@dempseychallenge.org
866-990-1499 or 207-376-9668
PO Box 277 Auburn, ME 04212
