2026 Dempsey Challenge ○ Lauren's Lemons ○ Run/Walk
Katie Urban
Running to honor my friend Lauren Sapienza
I'm raising money for the Dempsey Center!
Thank you for visiting my personal fundraising page for the Dempsey Challenge. This year, we are coming together to form a team called Lauren's Lemons, to honor my dear friend and former colleague, Lauren Sapienza. Lauren was in a tragic car accident in January of 2026. The Dempsey Center was a place that was near and dear to Lauren's heart, and so there is no better way to pay it forward in her honor, than to raise funds for this organization.
The Dempsey Challenge is the premiere fundraising event for the Dempsey Center, a nonprofit founded by actor Patrick Dempsey. The Dempsey Center makes life better for people impacted by cancer by easing the side effects of cancer by improving their physical, emotional, social, familial, and functional well-being at any point in their cancer journey--all at no cost.
With a donation made to my page, you can help support thousands of cancer patients, survivors, care partners, and their loved ones. Gifts of any amount will provide no-cost support for years to come.
Thank you for your support, every dollar counts!
In Gratitude,
Katie
$1,750.00
achieved
$1,500.00
goal
of your goal reached
My Supporters
- Kristen baker You're going to crush it Katie! 2 weeks ago $100.00
- Liz Urban 2 weeks ago
- Emily Field NFM, Let’s go to Maine! 2 weeks ago $50.00
- Caroline Casey Go Katie!! Love Brendan and Taroline 2 weeks ago $50.00
- Brianna McNallen With love for Lauren <3 2 weeks ago $50.00
- Barb Riegel Your kindness is matched by your resilience June 2026 $200.00
- Kristen baker You're going to crush it Katie! 2 weeks ago $100.00
- Debbie Daub 3 weeks ago $100.00
- Jack, Liam, and Rory Urban 3 weeks ago $100.00
- Kristen Riegel 3 weeks ago $100.00
My Teammates
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Jamie houslay $2,042.97
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Katie Urban Team Captain $1,750.00
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Betsy Sapienza $1,000.00
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Emily Field $595.00
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Daija Misler $575.00
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Sarah Bates $550.00
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Savannah Wiese $500.00
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Joe Barkowski $435.00
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Claire LoPresti $410.00
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Elisa Livingston $400.00
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Kristianna Eremita $400.00
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Maileny Guillen $400.00
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Jordan Marotta $330.00
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Gabriella Valentino $330.00
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Molly Charney $325.00
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Michaelyn Benson $315.00
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Payton Gariboldi $310.00
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Kaileigh McCrillis $300.00
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Jason Livingston $300.00
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Theresa Cody $300.00
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Katy Click $300.00
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audrey bendel $25.00
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Sarah Beauregard $0.00
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Thomas Sapienza $0.00
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jakob bendel $0.00
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toni bendel $0.00
My Badges
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Halfway to Goal!
Awarded when Anyone reaches 50 % of goal
Awarded 06/21/2026
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$100 Raised
Awarded when Anyone reaches $100.00 in donations
Awarded 06/21/2026
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$300 Raised
Awarded when Anyone reaches $300.00 in donations
Awarded 06/21/2026
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Profile Completed
Awarded when Anyone completes their profile
Awarded 09/01/2026
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$500 Raised
Awarded when Anyone reaches $500.00 in donations
Awarded 09/09/2026
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$1,000 Raised
Awarded when Anyone reaches $1,000.00 in donations
Awarded 09/15/2026
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Goal Achieved!
Awarded when Anyone reaches 100 % of goal
Awarded 09/15/2026