2015 Annual Report 2015: A Year in Review DEMPSEY CENTER HIGHLIGHTS • Websites were redesigned for both the Center and the Challenge and will New Events be launched in June 2016 • Both Center and Challenge logos were redesigned and will be unveiled in 2016 & Programs • Created an Integrated Marketing Plan • Collaborated with Healthy Androscoggin to expand our cancer prevention Added in efforts related to tobacco • Benefitted from the second annual Crush Challenge presented by Amgen, 2015 a fundraising event in Napa, California • Educated Cianbro construction workers on sun safety practices in four locations in Maine and New Hampshire • Named two spaces: our demonstration kitchen, named by Hannaford Support Charitable Foundation, and Lending Library, named in memory of Leisa Crane for Seedlings • Expanded our Maine Fund for Cancer Patients (MFCP) to all geographical regions in Maine Sojourn: A 6-Week • Expanded our giving opportunities through MFCP by applying and receiving funds from Maine Cancer Foundation and Hannaford Supermarkets for gas Series on Cancer & and grocery gift cards, respectively. the Spirit “The tour of the Dempsey Center was unparalleled for me. I was so inspired when I set foot inside about what the Center does and the opportunities that are presented for the patients, families, and even the volunteers.” – Center Visitor Journal Making Healing Grief Support Group A Two-Day Ride as an additional fundraising event during Dempsey Challenge weekend DEMPSEY CENTER STAFF Front, left: Wendy Tardif, Mary Doyle, Katherine Baril, Theresa Beaudette, Kathy Dion; Middle, left: Tricia Sierra, Tish Caldwell, Karen Page, Michelle Small, Kathleen Wing; Back, left: Mary Dempsey, Andrea McLean, Aimee Labbe, Kerry Irish, Tookie Bright, Maria Brake. Missing: Maureen Higgins and Judy Donnelly 2 In 2015, the Dempsey Center: Provided 3,337 one-on-one services to clients Provided 5,843 people with education programs at the Dempsey Center and at community presentations. “The Dempsey Center not only looks at the whole person, they assist the whole family. As a spouse of a cancer survivor, I appreciate this so much. We are going through this together and we are healing together.” -Janet Bunford Number of total contacts either by GOALS FOR 2016 phone or in person: • Implement an acupuncture pilot program • Continue developing a comprehensive survivorship program 20,000+ • Find new ways to collaborate with other cancer support centers and grief support organizations in Maine in order to meet the needs of more people impacted by cancer • Launch our new websites, unveil our new logos, and implement our Integrated Marketing Plan 3 Maine Cancer 2015: By the Numbers Resource Connection & Maine Fund for 16 Cancer Patients All Maine Maine Cancer Resource counties Connection is a service of the served Dempsey Center that assists cancer patients and caregivers from all areas of Maine with their questions about financial resources, available support services and other cancer- 311 related concerns. Anyone Healing Tree impacted by cancer can access this service by calling the toll Youth & Family free number or completing a Contacts form on our website. The Maine Fund for Cancer Patients is a financial assistance fund which provides limited assistance, on an 324 individual basis, for individuals people received resource navigation and families impacted by cancer in our state. The goal of the or direct financial assistance through MFCP to lessen the financial Maine Cancer Resource Connection stress of a cancer diagnosis by helping patients meet critical needs such as gas, groceries, and heat during and just after 114 treatment. The Fund is accessed through the Maine Cancer individuals received Resource Connection. transportation assistance 251 28,208 3,347 volunteers volunteer hours People educated at community presentations 14 volunteers gave more than 500 hours each 4 The mission of The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing is to improve the quality of life for 741 individuals, families, and communities individuals of impacted by cancer through support, all ages received education, complementary therapies, counseling with our licensed clinical outreach and prevention. social workers 721 1,148 total programs and massage classes presented at therapy sessions the Dempsey Center provided 2,496 309 individuals attended programs and Reiki sessions provided classes at the Dempsey Center attended our professionally-facilitated 3,842 128 support groups handmade comfort items distributed Legacy & Life Reflections 28,208 Legacy & Life Reflections Service provides professionally- volunteer hours guided and recorded interviews for those with advanced or metastatic cancer, exploring themes such as life history, most cherished memories, deepest values, and life lessons learned. Clients receive a DVD of the interview, hours each which also incorporates photographs and music. 5 The 2015 Dempsey Challenge The 7th annual Dempsey Challenge took place on October 17-18. The Challenge continues to be the primary fundraiser for the Dempsey Center, allowing us to provide all of our services at no cost. More than participants raised a fundraiser, the Challenge is an impactful community event that brings people together to spread hope and raise awareness.Thanks to our generous event sponsors, every dollar raised by participants directly benefits the Dempsey Center. $1,228,614+ Participants hailed from states 35 and foreign 6 countries 1,100+ volunteers donated their time and talents “The volunteers at the Dempsey Challenge made it the best. It was a cold and windy day for a 50-mile bike ride, but the enthusiasm of the volunteers and the many citizens cheering for us along the way made our day very special. You should all be proud of yourselves. I can’t stop talking about my experience. I can’t wait for next year.” - Rick Bach, York 6 2016 Dempsey Challenge: October 1 & 2 Register today at dempseychallenge.org 394 teams – from businesses to families and friends joined together to participate cyclists participated in the new Two-Day Ride presented 21 by Specialized 7 NAMED SPACES In 2015, we named two spaces at the Dempsey Center, both of which were dedicated during Dempsey Challenge weekend. In 2015, the Positive Tracks program returned for its fifth year with the Dempsey Challenge and the third year as the presenting sponsor of the 5K & 10K Run/ Walk. Positive Tracks encourages young people to get active and give back on their own turf and terms by plugging into charity athletic events. Through the program, all funds raised by those 23-or-under are matched (up to $200,000 in 2015) and youth independent fundraising projects are highlighted and celebrated throughout event weekend. Positive Tracks participants 23-or-under raised 833 Leisa’s Place our lending library, donated in memory of Leisa Crane by her husband Charlie and her friends $128,232 who love to read. Adult participants and matching funds raised the Postive Tracks total to $401,698 Hannaford Demonstration Kitchen home to our nutrition programs and consults, donated by the Hannaford Charitable Foundation. 8 Financial Statement A total of $2,385,762 was raised in fiscal year 2015 to support the Dempsey Center. The charts below illustrate how the funds were allocated. Source of Funds Allocations 49% 46% Funds Raised by Programs & Services Dempsey Challenge Particpants 27% 30% Dempsey Challenge Fundraising & Community Sponsorships & Registrations Development 13% General Donations Center/Challenge 14% Restricted Fund 9% Grants & Foundations General Management 2% Other 10% Ways to Give Your support of the Dempsey Center, expressed in many different ways, allows cancer patients, caregivers, and their families to focus on healing their mind, body, and spirit. Please consider giving in a way that feels meaningful to you. Central Maine Medical Center (a 501c3 non-profit) is the fiscal sponsor of the Dempsey Center. All Dempsey Center revenue More information about ways to give can be found at: and expenses are tracked separately and are included in the dempseycenter.org/ways-to-give financial overview above. 9 Donors We are incredibly grateful to the donors listed on the Dr. Travis R. Buxton TD Bank Employees following pages for enabling us to keep our services free Central Maine Dressage Assn The Cote Corporation to anyone impacted by cancer. Chadbourne Tree Farms LLC The Fortin Group Employees Mrs. Michelle Chretien Tom’s of Maine Clive Christian Of Chicago Ms. Marjorie D. Twombly $50,000 or more Auburn Firefighters Local 797 Mr. William H. Coffill ULS Of New England, LLC Amgen USA Miss Kayla R. Baker Cold Mountain Builders W. D. Matthews Dempsey Challenge Bank Of America Mr. Richard F. Cook, Jr. Western Express Independent Fundraisers Matching Gift Program Mr. John E. Cronin Entertainment Industry Foundation Mr. Raymond R. Beaulieu Mr. Conrad P. Davis, II Hannaford Charitable Foundation Ms. Leslie Bowery $500 to $999 D & M Embroidery Plus Mrs. Colleen Able Mr. James Burns D&D Lobster, Inc. Ms. Gina Adler Carbonite $25,000 to $49,999 Darling’s Ms. Laura M. Albright Challenge To Conquer Cancer Bondi Band, LLC David Bourassa Memorial Amgen Foundation Cleaning Services Group Golf Tournament Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Amory Concentra Heath Services, Inc. $15,000 to $24,999 Mr. Scott Dixon Anonymous (2) Cross Insurance - Lewiston Butler Bros. Matching Gifts Edward Little High School Mrs. Deborah S. Aseltine Cynthia’s Smiles and National Honor Society Center Street Dental Atwood Lobster, LLC Laughter Project Elizabeth Ann’s Concentra Health Services, Inc. Bailey Brothers Ford Douglass Winthrop Advisors, LLC Mr. Daniel W. Emery McKesson Foundation Barclays Dunkin’ Donuts Ms. Barbara A. Everett The Patron Spirits Company Barclays Employees Estate of Elizabeth Kempton/Mears Federal Distributors, Inc Katy Romano / Arm Candy Mr. Robert Baseler Mrs. Virginia Garbick Mr. and Mrs. Brian Gilpatrick Specialized Bicycle Components Mr. David A. Bishop Goldman Sachs Mr. George J. Gousse Subaru of America Matching Gift Program Mrs. Susan R. Bizier Kathleen A. Harper, MD ZD Wines Gritty McDuff’s L/A Brewing Co. Ms.