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!
$1,540,530.35
achieved
$1,900,000.00
goal
Dempsey Challenge Supporters
- Lyne Cloutier Thank you for your unwavering support 9 minutes ago $100.00
- Anonymous Donor 10 minutes ago $60.00
- Dan Revitte 10 minutes ago $25.00
- Joseph Mendell 13 minutes ago $100.00
- Victor Lahaussois 21 minutes ago $20.00
- Amy Francoeur 23 minutes ago $50.00
- Carolyn Fish Good luck, have fun and thank you for doing this. 26 minutes ago $100.00
- Beverly Brown 36 minutes ago $10.00
- Shannon Porter 39 minutes ago $25.00
- Facebook Donor 40 minutes ago $31.11
- Jim Weiss April 2026 $25,000.00
- Anonymous Donor 2 weeks ago $20,000.00
- Anonymous Donor 2 weeks ago $20,000.00
- 8/13 DTD Matching Gift from an Anonymous Donor 4 weeks ago $14,350.00
- Anonymous Donor Last month $12,000.00
- Anonymous 2 weeks ago $10,000.00
- Anonymous Donor 4 weeks ago $10,000.00
- State Street Foundation Matching Gifts April 2026 $9,660.00
- 8/13 DTD Matching Gift from an Anonymous Donor 4 weeks ago $5,200.00
- Mitchell Davis 20 hours ago $5,000.00
Contact the Dempsey Challenge Team
info@dempseychallenge.org
866-990-1499 or 207-376-9668
PO Box 277 Auburn, ME 04212
