Dempsey Challenge

Jesse Abbruzzese

Jesse's Fundraising Page

Riding my music bike and raising money for the Dempsey Center!

Hi! Thank you for visiting my fundraising page for the Dempsey Challenge. On September 20th, I'm riding 50 miles with my speaker trailer in tow - to challenge myself with the extra weight and hype up the other riders with music! It's a BIKE PARTY!

What's The Dempsey Challenge?

The Dempsey Challenge is an annual run/walk/ride fundraising event to benefit the Dempsey Center; a non-profit 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.

I first heard about the Dempsey Center through my brother, Matteo. He was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma in 2013. During his cancer treatment, the Dempsey Center was a huge resource for him. We were so thankful this amazing place existed - let alone in our backyard in Maine. Thankfully, Teo is now cancer-free and living in Wyoming with his wife and twin sons where he builds gear and trains horses. To hear more about Teo's story you can read this article written by our sister Kelsey!

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!

- Jesse

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My Supporters

  • Kate Ault-Abbruzzese Go Jel! Ride on for those that can’t and bring the music with you! September 2025 $290.00
  • Steven Jocher Jesse, it's awesome that you're bringing the Tunes Trailer!! Have a fun ride! September 2025 $50.00
  • Jason Huckaby September 2025 $25.00
  • Marilyn Morrissey Good Luck Jesse,  have fun and thanks for pedaling for a great cause!  September 2025 $100.00
  • Kelsey and Glen Ryan August 2025
  • Anonymous April 2025 $500.00
  • Kate Ault-Abbruzzese Go Jel! Ride on for those that can’t and bring the music with you! September 2025 $290.00
  • Marilyn Morrissey Good Luck Jesse,  have fun and thanks for pedaling for a great cause!  September 2025 $100.00
  • Kate Ault-Abbruzzese Fantastic! The guy from the Portland Bike Party - and his music will be on the Dempsey Challenge route to inspire the inspiring on September 20th! Thank you and ride on! April 2025 $100.00
  • Marilyn Morrissey Jesse, this is AWESOME and so are you!  April 2025 $100.00