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Sponsored by: Dempsey Center
Updated: September 26, 2022 2022 Giving Guide

Dempsey Center

2023 Goals

  • Provide comfort, care, and community in-person and virtually to 3,000 clients throughout Maine and beyond.
  • Become an integral part of the standard of care for people diagnosed with cancer in Maine and beyond.
  • Visit all 16 counties in Maine through our FORWARD TOGETHER: Listening Tour, to learn about the differing, critical, cancer support needs in our state.
  • Establish a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access framework and action plan to create a culture of respect and belonging for all at the Dempsey Center.
  • Raise $1.6 million during the Dempsey Challenge 2022 presented by Amgen Oncology.

Fundraising/Event Opportunities

Dempsey Challenge is the Dempsey Center’s largest fundraising event. Since 2009, we have relied on the support of our corporate partners to help build the Challenge into the innovative, inspirational, and global event it is today. If you are interested in supporting the 2023 event as a corporate partner, please contact Sara Williams at swilliams@dempseycenter.org.

In Good Taste is our unique, culinary series with events running quarterly at area restaurants, venues or private homes. The series highlights our approach to healthy eating and features meals prepared by renowned chefs. If you are interested in hosting, sponsoring or receiving updates on the next event, please contact Sara Williams at swilliams@dempseycenter.org.

Giving Opportunities

The Dempsey Center offers year-round opportunities to support the no-cost, holistic services provided to those impacted by cancer. From room naming opportunities, to specific program or series sponsorships, to foundation gifts that support every service offered by the Center, there are countless ways to help make a difference in the lives of people impacted by cancer. Our dedicated Advancement Team will work with you to align your support with what resonates most for you or your organization’s mission. If you are interested in learning more about how to help provide a haven of support for cancer patients, their loved ones, and care partners – all at no cost – please contact Sara Williams at swilliams@dempseycenter.org

Volunteer Opportunities

The annual Dempsey Challenge in September relies on the teamwork of over 500 volunteers to ensure a successful event experience. While many volunteers are individual, we often have businesses and community groups chose to volunteer together in the park, at rest stops or leading up to the event itself. Volunteers provide invaluable support throughout the year by assisting with things like Reiki, Nutrition Programs and Clayton’s House guests (to name only a few). Both individuals and groups are welcome and opportunities are regularly posted on our website, or you can connect with our Volunteer Coordinator by emailing volunteer@dempseycenter.org.

Leadership

Board officers

Cara Valentino: President and CEO

 

Patrick Dempsey: Founder and Board Member

 

Patrick Dempsey: Founder, Actor/Director/Philanthropist

Tim Griffin, Board Chair: Portfolio Manager, HM Payson

Meg LePage, Board Secretary: Partner, Pierce Atwood, LLP

Ben Michaud: Treasurer/Finance Committee Chair, Chair of Asset Management, HM Payson

 

Board members

Karen Bradbury: Governance Committee Chair, Vice President of Learning and Development, UNUM

Laurie Downey: Controller, Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland

Ann Drew: Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, Wex, Inc.

Peter Hayes: CEO and President, Healthcare Purchasers Alliance of Maine

Peter Manning: Senior Vice President, Outpatient Division Sales and Marketing, Select Medical

Lee Nelson: Development Committee Chair, Entrepreneur

Renee Nichols: Vice President of Advocacy and Strategic Collaborations, Stand Up to Cancer

Jim Whitmore: Entrepreneur

At a glance

Established: Established as a 501c3 in 2017. Founded in 2008 initially as a department of CMMC.

Employees: 45

Annual revenue: $4,350,000

Top funding sources

42% Events (Dempsey Challenge, In Good Taste and others)

29% Individual giving

18% Corporate partnerships

5% Investment earnings

3% Grants and foundations

3% In-kind giving

Contact

Dempsey Center – Lewiston: 29 Lowell St., 5th Floor, Lewiston, ME 04240

Dempsey Center – South Portland: 778 Main St., 2nd Floor, South Portland, ME 04106

Dempsey Center – Clayton’s House: 40 O’Brion St., Portland, ME 04101

(877) 336-7287

https://www.dempseycenter.org

https://www.facebook.com/DempseyCenter

https://www.twitter.com/Dempsey_Center

Accolades

2021 – World Ovarian Cancer Coalition Impact Award

Mission Statement

Making life better for people impacted by cancer.

Service locations

In-Person Services are provided in Lewiston and South Portland. Virtual Services are offered throughout the state of Maine and select services are available to people anywhere in the world. No-cost stays are offered at our hospitality home in Portland for those who have to travel 30+ miles for cancer treatment.