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!
$388,542.59
achieved
$1,900,000.00
goal
Dempsey Challenge Supporters
- Facebook Donor 15 hours ago $25.00
- Kim Stevens 19 hours ago $50.00
- Billie Glynn A day ago $25.00
- Stephanie Stevens A day ago $50.00
- Dawn Laverriere A day ago $100.00
- Mary Turner Go, Jeanne, for a great organization. A day ago $50.00
- Facebook Donor A day ago $5.00
- Facebook Donor A day ago $102.53
- Katia Alicerces A day ago $100.00
- Anonymous A day ago $50.00
- Jim Weiss Last month $25,000.00
- State Street Foundation Matching Gifts Last month $9,660.00
- Rick and Lisa Frisbie Last month $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. Last month $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
- Anonymous Donor 5 days ago $2,572.42
- 4/1 DTD matching gift Hall Family Foundation 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
