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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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$1,008,508.78

achieved

$1,900,000.00

goal

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Dempsey Challenge Supporters

  • Scott Phillips To my favo(u)rite head of compliance and friend!   3 minutes ago $500.00
  • Facebook Donor 11 minutes ago $26.01
  • Thomas Kingsbury 12 minutes ago $50.00
  • Maegan Fitzpatrick 21 minutes ago $20.00
  • Wendy Ward 23 minutes ago $100.00
  • Laurie Meckling 38 minutes ago $75.00
  • Facebook Donor 39 minutes ago $50.00
  • Facebook Donor 44 minutes ago $20.91
  • James Quinn 57 minutes ago $100.00
  • Laura Lauth Excellent cause. Thanks for your effort!! 1 hour ago $50.00
  • Jim Weiss April 2026 $25,000.00
  • 8/13 DTD Matching Gift from an Anonymous Donor 3 days ago $14,350.00
  • Anonymous Donor Last month $12,000.00
  • Anonymous Donor 4 days ago $10,000.00
  • State Street Foundation Matching Gifts April 2026 $9,660.00
  • 8/13 DTD Matching Gift from an Anonymous Donor 3 days ago $5,200.00
  • Robin Rodriguez 4 days ago $5,000.00
  • Randy Moses 3 weeks ago $5,000.00
  • Mark Girard June 2026 $5,000.00
  • Rick and Lisa Frisbie April 2026 $5,000.00

Contact the Dempsey Challenge Team

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