SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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| + Global Dempsey Challenge Weekend | |
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Get ready for a week filled with activities, training, sharing and community engagement as we enter Dempsey Challenge week and head into a powerful weekend you will never forget!
DEMPSEY CHALLENGE WEEK
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Monday, September 19 |
| Virtual Honor Wall presented by TD Bank |
| We invite you to share your WHY. Post a picture and story to the Virtual Honor Wall presented by TD Bank. |
| Signs of Hope + Healing |
| You may begin to drop off your homemade Signs of Hope + Healing at the Dempsey Centers in Lewiston or South Portland, starting Monday, September 19. Learn More |
Tuesday, September 20 |
| 11:00 AM ET: Tuesdays Together presented by Bernstein Shur, Facebook and Instagram Live |
| Signs of Hope + Healing Drop Off at Dempsey Centers in Lewiston + South Portland. Learn More |
| Volunteer Orientation via Zoom, 6:30 PM ET |
| If you have registered to volunteer at the Dempsey Challenge, please attend the orientation via the Zoom link sent to your email. If you have questions, please email [email protected]. |
Wednesday, September 21 |
| "Where in the World?" Post a picture of yourself training for the Challenge or make a TikTok and tag us! |
| A look at the Global Dempsey Challenge and participants from around the world. |
| Facebook: @DempseyCenter Instagram: @dempsey_center TikTok: @dempseycenter |
| Signs of Hope + Healing Drop Off at Dempsey Centers in Lewiston + South Portland. Learn More |
Thursday, September 22 |
| Signs of Hope + Healing Drop Off at Dempsey Centers in Lewiston + South Portland. Learn More |
| 12:00 PM ET - Top Fundraiser Award deadline |
| Deadline to raise $3,000+ to receive invitation for Champions for Hope reception. Deadline to be recognized as a top individual or team award winner. Deadline for the College Cup and High School Challenge awards. |
| 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Packet Pickup at Baxter Brewing 130 Mill Street, Lewiston |
| New for 2022: Due to traffic, volume, and efficiency, we are offering Packet Pickup on Thursday and Friday at Baxter Brewing. If you’re unable to pick up your bib and t-shirt, a friend or family member may do it for you. We will be offering a small window for Packet Pickup at the Customer Service Tent from 7:00am-7:30am,minimally staffed, and should be used for extenuating circumstances only. Please plan ahead or consider having someone else pick up your bib and packet for you. |
Friday, September 23 |
| Signs of Hope + Healing Drop Off at Dempsey Centers in Lewiston + South Portland. Learn More |
| 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM - Packet Pickup at Baxter Brewing 130 Mill Street, Lewiston |
| New for 2022: Due to traffic, volume, and efficiency, we are offering Packet Pickup on Thursday and Friday at Baxter Brewing. If you’re unable to pick up your bib and t-shirt, a friend or family member may do it for you. We will be offering a small window for Packet Pickup at the Customer Service Tent from 7:00am-7:30am,minimally staffed, and should be used for extenuating circumstances only. Please plan ahead or consider having someone else pick up your bib and packet for you. |
| 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - A Night of Love + Light presented by Concentra, Simard-Payne Park |
| Join us as we honor cancer survivors, share the work of the Dempsey Center and celebrate this year's top Dempsey Challenge fundraisers. Food trucks and beverage tents will be available. Open to the public.
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DEMPSEY CHALLENGE WEEKEND
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| New for 2022: Due to traffic, volume, and efficiency, we are offering Packet Pickup on Thursday and Friday at Baxter Brewing. If you’re unable to pick up your bib and t-shirt, a friend or family member may do it for you. We will be offering a small window for Packet Pickup at the Customer Service Tent from 7:00am-7:30am,minimally staffed, and should be used for extenuating circumstances only. Please plan ahead or consider having someone else pick up your bib and packet for you. |
Dempsey Challenge 5K/10K Run/Walkpresented by Poland Spring® Brand 100% Natural Spring Water |
| 6:30 AM: Customer Service Tent opens (Simard-Payne Park) |
| Forgot your bib at home? Have cash and check donations to turn in? Visit the Customer Service Tent, located upon entry into Simard-Payne Park. |
| 7:00 AM: Bag Valet opens (Simard-Payne Park) |
| Don't want to bring your bag on the course with you? No problem! Come into the park and utilize our Bag Valet service to store your items until you return. |
| 7:15 AM: Opening Ceremony (Oxford Street Start Stage) |
| National Anthem, Opening Remarks |
| 7:30 AM: 10K Run/Walk |
| 10K Runners in the front of the chute, 10K Walkers in the the rear of the chute. |
| 8:30 AM: 5K Run |
| 5K runners will stage in the front of the start chute starting at 8:15 AM. |
| 9:00 AM: 5K Walk |
| 5K Walkers will stage in the start chute starting at 8:45 AM. |
| 11:00 AM: Kids Fun Run presented by Spectrum Healthcare Partners (Oxford Street) |
| Have your kiddo join in the fun! Register for the free Kids Fun Run at the Hydration Station on Oxford Street. All participants will receive an official Kids Fun Run bib. |
| 11:20 AM: Woodside One Wheelers Exhibition (Oxford Street) |
| 11:30 AM: Tai Chi in the Park (Main Stage) |
| Team Captain Meet Up - A Toast to the Captains! (Luminary Tent) |
| 12:00 PM: Fundraising Awards Presentation (Main Stage) |
| Top Individual Fundraisers and Top Team Fundraisers will be recognized during this presentation. Participants and spectators are asked wear masks and social distance throughout the awards ceremony. |
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| Family + Friends Festival in the Park (Simard-Payne Park) |
| 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Food + Beverage Tent, Maine Craft Beer + Wine Garden, Massage Tent, Dempsey Goods Merchandise Tent, Fundraising Incentive Tent, Team Photo Wall, Mission Walk featuring Healing Tree KidZone, Live Music + Entertainment. Open to participants, family and friends. |
| Festival in the Park Features |
| Food + Beverage Tent |
| Participant breakfast featuring smoothie bowls, fresh fruit and Maine confectionary favorites! |
| Maine Craft Beer + Wine Garden |
| Grab a well-earned adult beverage from the beer and wine garden. We've partnered with the best local breweries including Baxter Brewing, Side By Each, Olive Pit Brewing, Lost Valley Brewing, Nonesuch River Brewing and Lone Pine. Or you can opt for a delicious mimosa or Bloody Mary from Stroudwater Distillery, FitVine and Cupcake Lighthearted! |
| Dempsey Goods - Merchandise Tent |
| Pick up your Dempsey Challenge swag in our merchandise tent! Proceeds to benefit the Dempsey Center. |
| Team Photo Wall |
| Register for a team photo slot and we'll capture a professional photo in front of our Dempsey Challenge Photo Wall for each member to have as a keepsake! Photos will be emailed to you post-event. |
| Dempsey Center Mission Walk presented by Central Maine Healthcare |
| Learn all about Dempsey Center programs and services and hear inspirational stories from our clients in this interactive installation along the beautiful Androscoggin river. |
| Incentive Tent |
| Pick up your fundraising incentive items in our Incentive Tent. |
| Live Music on the Main Stage |
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| New for 2022: Due to traffic, volume, and efficiency, we are offering Packet Pickup on Thursday and Friday at Baxter Brewing. If you’re unable to pick up your bib and t-shirt, a friend or family member may do it for you. We will be offering a small window for Packet Pickup at the Customer Service Tent from 7:00am-7:30am,minimally staffed, and should be used for extenuating circumstances only. Please plan ahead or consider having someone else pick up your bib and packet for you. |
Dempsey Challenge Rides presented by Specialized10-mile, 25-mile, 50-mile, 65-mile or 100-mile routes offered. Riders will stage according to distance. Chute will be clearly marked. |
| 6:30 AM - Customer Service Tent opens (Simard-Payne Park) |
| Forgot your bib at home? Have cash and check donations to turn in? Visit the Customer Service Tent, located upon entry into Simard-Payne Park. |
| 7:00 AM - Bag + Bike Valet opens (Simard-Payne Park) |
| Don't want to bring your bag on the course with you? No problem! Come into the park and utilize our Bag Valet service to store your items until you return. |
| 7:15 AM - Opening Remarks (Start Chute, Oxford Street) |
| 7:30 AM - 100-Mile & 65-Mile Ride Start |
| 100-mile riders line up in front of chute, followed by 65-mile riders. Chute will be clearly marked to assist with staging. |
| 7:40 AM - 50-Mile Ride Start |
| 7:50 AM - 25-Mile Ride Start |
| 8:00 AM - "Wendy's Way" 10-Mile Ride Start |
| 1:00 PM - Patriots Game Broadcast (Main Stage) |
| 2:00 PM - Team Captain Meet Up - A Toast to the Captains! (Luminary Tent) |
| 4:00 PM - Closing Ceremony (Main Stage) |
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| Family + Friends Festival in the Park (Simard-Payne Park) |
| 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Food + Beverage Tent, Maine Craft Beer + Wine Garden, Dempsey Goods Merchandise Tent, Massage Tent, Fundraising Incentive Tent, Team Photo Wall, Mission Walk featuring Healing Tree KidZone, Live Music + Entertainment. Open to participants, family and friends. |
| Festival in the Park Features |
| Food + Beverage Tent |
| Featuring grab and go food offerings including fresh Maine lobster rolls, Lewiston's famous Sam's italians and whoopie pies! |
| Maine Craft Beer + Wine Garden |
| Grab a well-earned adult beverage from the beer and wine garden. We've partnered with the best local breweries including Baxter Brewing, Side By Each, Olive Pit Brewing, Lost Valley Brewing, Nonesuch River Brewing and Lone Pine. Or you can opt for a delicious mimosa or Bloody Mary from Stroudwater Distillery, FitVine and Cupcake Lighthearted! |
| Dempsey Goods - Merchandise Tent |
| Pick up your Dempsey Challenge swag in our merchandise tent! Proceeds to benefit the Dempsey Center. |
| Team Photo Wall |
| Register for a team photo slot and we'll capture a photo in front of our Dempsey Challenge Photo Wall for each member to have as a keepsake! Photos will be emailed to the team captain post-event. |
| Dempsey Center Mission Walk presented by Central Maine Healthcare |
| Learn all about Dempsey Center programs and services and hear inspirational stories from our clients in this interactive installation along the beautiful Androscoggin river. |
| Incentive Tent |
| Pick up your fundraising incentive items in our Incentive Tent. |
| Live Music |
| Entertainment list coming soon. |
GLOBAL DEMPSEY CHALLENGE
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Global Dempsey Challenge Weekend presented by Amgen OncologyHow it works for 2022
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| 8:00 AM ET: Welcome to the Dempsey Challenge Live Stream |
| Join us on Saturday and Sunday at 8:00 AM ET on Instagram and Facebook as we kick off Dempsey Challenge activities with our global community. |
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