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!
$227,388.18
achieved
$1,900,000.00
goal
Dempsey Challenge Supporters
- Amgen Matching Gifts 34 minutes ago $201.00
- Amgen Matching Gifts 38 minutes ago $50.00
- Jessica Paschal 1 hour ago $25.00
- Beth Comeau Go Jen!! 2 hours ago $50.00
- linda karnas 4 hours ago $20.00
- Eric MacDonald 9 hours ago $50.00
- Pedro Rodriguez 9 hours ago $30.00
- Vicky Shepard 10 hours ago $50.00
- Angela Slate Love to you all 10 hours ago $100.00
- Becky Leavitt 10 hours ago $50.00
- Jim Weiss 2 weeks ago $25,000.00
- State Street Foundation Matching Gifts 2 weeks ago $9,660.00
- 4/1 DTD matching gift Hall Family Foundation 2 weeks ago $4,160.00
- Stettenheim Foundation 2 weeks ago $3,000.00
- 4/1 DTD matching gift Hall Family Foundation 2 weeks ago $2,650.00
- 4/1 DTD matching gift Hall Family Foundation 2 weeks ago $2,585.00
- 4/1 DTD matching gift Hall Family Foundation 2 weeks ago $2,500.00
- W.D. Matthews 2 weeks ago $2,500.00
- Kellie Lee 2 weeks ago $2,500.00
- Michael Hurwitz 2 weeks ago $2,160.00
Contact the Dempsey Challenge Team
info@dempseychallenge.org
866-990-1499 or 207-376-9668
PO Box 277 Auburn, ME 04212
