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!
$460,902.58
achieved
$1,900,000.00
goal
Dempsey Challenge Supporters
- Allyson Casares Proud of you and your giving heart! 1 hour ago $50.00
- Katelyn Staples 2 hours ago $50.00
- Mikayla Brann 2 hours ago $50.00
- Craig Dilman thank you for walking in memory of our loved ones...Gerri Dilman 2 hours ago $192.00
- Heidi Sawyer 4 hours ago $25.00
- L. Sue Sweeney Cora, you are such a great inspiration to so many of folks. Your kindness and zest of life no matter how many difficult things arise your our go to person for inspiration and faith for a love of life 11 hours ago $50.00
- Michelle Shipley Theresa, I'm happy to help support this cancer cause. It's a fight worth fighting. Best of luck with donations. I miss our L.L. Bean days. Great memories. 14 hours ago $50.00
- Lizzie Baker, MD 19 hours ago $100.00
- brandon brochu 19 hours ago $100.00
- Anonymous 19 hours ago $50.00
- Jim Weiss April 2026 $25,000.00
- State Street Foundation Matching Gifts April 2026 $9,660.00
- Mark Girard 3 days ago $5,000.00
- Rick and Lisa Frisbie Last month $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. Last month $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
