'You're not just a number': Dempsey Challenge brings cancer survivors, families together in Lewiston

Annual Fundraiser to Back Dempsey Center’s Free Cancer‑Care Services

Each year the community comes together for a fundraiser dedicated to supporting the Dempsey Center, an organization that supplies free services to people impacted by cancer. The event’s proceeds help keep the center’s vital programs accessible to patients, survivors, and their families, ensuring that the cost of care does not become an additional burden.

The Dempsey Center’s mission centers on offering a range of services—ranging from counseling and nutritional guidance to support groups—without charging fees. These resources aim to improve quality of life and provide emotional and practical assistance throughout the cancer journey. By raising funds, the annual event sustains the center’s ability to deliver these services at no cost.

Organizers have emphasized that community involvement is key to the center’s success. “It’s a chance for everyone to give back to a program that truly matters,” one volunteer said. “When we raise money here, we’re directly supporting people who are fighting cancer and the families who accompany them.”

While the exact date and venue for this year’s fundraiser have not been announced yet, past events have drawn a wide array of donors, from local businesses to individual supporters. The community’s continued participation is expected to keep the Dempsey Center thriving and its mission alive for years to come.