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!
$268,309.41
achieved
$1,900,000.00
goal
Dempsey Challenge Supporters
- Jerald Mitchell 21 minutes ago $1,000.00
- Marsha Banister Good luck to you and your mom in meeting your goals! 24 minutes ago $50.00
- Kathy Jesiolowski Braed….More POWER to you 1 hour ago $500.00
- Kinley Petrick 1 hour ago $50.00
- Kathy Jesiolowski Jord….More POWER to you !!! 1 hour ago $500.00
- Kinley Petrick 1 hour ago $50.00
- Tasha Pinkham 2 hours ago $20.00
- Kara Harrison 2 hours ago $300.00
- Cameron Peden What a special memory, Cary. Keep being a bright light. 4 hours ago $100.00
- Tim O'Brien 4 hours ago $50.00
- Jim Weiss 4 weeks ago $25,000.00
- State Street Foundation Matching Gifts 4 weeks ago $9,660.00
- Rick and Lisa Frisbie 3 days ago $5,000.00
- 4/1 DTD matching gift Hall Family Foundation 4 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. 17 hours ago $3,033.00
- Stettenheim Foundation 4 weeks ago $3,000.00
- 4/1 DTD matching gift Hall Family Foundation 4 weeks ago $2,650.00
- 4/1 DTD matching gift Hall Family Foundation 4 weeks ago $2,585.00
- 4/1 DTD matching gift Hall Family Foundation 4 weeks ago $2,500.00
- W.D. Matthews 5 weeks ago $2,500.00
Contact the Dempsey Challenge Team
info@dempseychallenge.org
866-990-1499 or 207-376-9668
PO Box 277 Auburn, ME 04212
