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!
$278,139.52
achieved
$1,900,000.00
goal
Dempsey Challenge Supporters
- Melinda Strout 25 minutes ago
- Amy Tidovsky Sending much love and many blessings your way, Rod and Lori. Amy and Jim McDuffie 26 minutes ago $150.00
- Facebook Donor 56 minutes ago $100.00
- Jay Waterman 1 hour ago $100.00
- Tessa Bruno 1 hour ago $100.00
- Thomas Giantonio 2 hours ago $100.00
- Sara Levite Good luck with this wonderful endeavor Rod. We love you. Sara and Shai 2 hours ago $100.00
- Helen Norton 3 hours ago $100.00
- Marie Rotondo Best of luck Mary! Great cause. 3 hours ago
- Facebook Donor 4 hours ago $50.00
- Jim Weiss 5 weeks ago $25,000.00
- State Street Foundation Matching Gifts 5 weeks ago $9,660.00
- Rick and Lisa Frisbie 6 days ago $5,000.00
- 4/1 DTD matching gift Hall Family Foundation 5 weeks ago $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. 3 days ago $3,033.00
- Stettenheim Foundation 5 weeks ago $3,000.00
- 4/1 DTD matching gift Hall Family Foundation 5 weeks ago $2,650.00
- 4/1 DTD matching gift Hall Family Foundation 5 weeks ago $2,585.00
- 4/1 DTD matching gift Hall Family Foundation 5 weeks ago $2,500.00
- W.D. Matthews 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
