Making life better for people impacted by cancer
Since 2008, the Dempsey Center has provided no cost services to cancer patients, survivors, their care partners, friends, and families. Last quarter, your support allowed hundreds of clients to access our services as they navigated their cancer journeys.
2021 Q4 At-a-Glance
Following CDC recommended safety measures and implementing additional layers of protection for our clients, staff, and volunteers, we were able to hold several programs in-person in our Centers in Lewiston and South Portland, while continuing to offer numerous virtual classes and workshops.
Notable offerings included:
- Soups On!
- Healing Tree Holiday Party
- Surviving + Thriving: When Cancer Treatment Ends
- Coping with Grief Through the Holidays
- Chair Adaptive Movement + Fitness
- Advocating for Yourself Through Cancer Treatment
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HEATHER
Heather was diagnosed with cancer amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic. Looking for support and complementary care during her treatment, she found the Dempsey Center.
Her story is similar to hundreds of others who sought community amidst the pandemic, all while remaining safe. Using Dempsey Connects, Heather found what she was looking for so much more.
It's these stories that are possible because of the support of all our donors, sponsors, and partners. Your support is making lives better for those like Heather who have been impacted by cancer.
Programs You Supported
Clayton's House
On Giving Tuesday, over $8,000 was raised to help provide a place of solace and support for those who have to travel to Portland, ME for cancer treatment.
Healing Tree
For youth who have been impacted by cancer, we provide no-cost, specially-tailored services to educate, support, and build connection with peers and their families.
Support Groups
For men, women, care partners, advanced diagnosis, or just general support, we offer a range of groups that help reduce feelings of isolation along a cancer journey.
Your impact
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3,562
number of visits
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1,741
one-on-one appointments
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775
unique individuals served
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62%
virtual visits
Supporter Highlight
The Unum Group awarded a substantial grant to the Dempsey Center in 2021, allowing us to expand the Virtual Cancer Support Program of Maine. The program uses Dempsey Connects, our web-based platform, to provide services in real time to hundreds of Dempsey Center clients right in the homes, and at rural cancer support sites.
This quarter, the Beth C Wright Cancer Resource Center in Ellsworth was outfitted with new telecommunications equipment. We’ve begun to telecast nutrition and fitness workshops into the Center. Nutritionist Judy Donnelly can see and respond to clients trying out new recipes, and fitness instructor Tish Caldwell can closely monitor clients doing yoga stretches. Unum Group’s generosity is helping the Dempsey Center maximize resources by sharing staff expertise with people all over Maine. We - and our partners - are very grateful!
