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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!

 

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$282,775.65

achieved

$1,900,000.00

goal

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Dempsey Challenge Supporters

  • Kathleen Hanson 4 minutes ago $100.00
  • Brenda Libby 11 minutes ago $100.00
  • Lynette Eastman 2 hours ago $50.00
  • SARAH WALSH 2 hours ago $100.00
  • Lori George 3 hours ago $10.00
  • Adam Gammon 5 hours ago $200.00
  • Mike Dozois 12 hours ago
  • Stephanie St Laurent 14 hours ago $250.00
  • Celeste Guay 16 hours ago $30.00
  • Nancy Moulton 17 hours ago $100.00
  • Jim Weiss Last month $25,000.00
  • State Street Foundation Matching Gifts Last month $9,660.00
  • Rick and Lisa Frisbie 2 weeks ago $5,000.00
  • 4/1 DTD matching gift Hall Family Foundation Last month $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. 5 days ago $3,033.00
  • Stettenheim Foundation Last month $3,000.00
  • 4/1 DTD matching gift Hall Family Foundation Last month $2,650.00
  • 4/1 DTD matching gift Hall Family Foundation Last month $2,585.00
  • 4/1 DTD matching gift Hall Family Foundation Last month $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