About 2025 MCCP Walk
Lace up and join us for a powerful morning of unity and hope at the 38th Annual Maine Children’s Cancer Program Walk, powered by Shaw’s Supermarket at Portland’s Payson Park!
This isn’t just a walk—it’s a family reunion. A day where we gather as a community to uplift and support one another in the fight against childhood cancer and blood disorders.
Channel your inner superhero as we celebrate the true heroes—courageous children battling cancer and the families who walk beside them. Whether you’re sporting the cape of your favorite character or creating your own superhero persona to honor a loved one (or yourself!), this is your moment to stand boldly in the name of bravery.
By walking, you're doing more than taking steps—you’re bringing hope. Every stride and every dollar raised supports critical treatment, research, and wraparound care for children and families served by the Maine Children’s Cancer Program.
So, assemble your team, suit up, and join us for a morning filled with heart, community, and superhero spirit. Register today, start fundraising, and be a hero for a cause that truly matters!
P.S. Can’t make it to Payson Park? No problem! Become a Virtual Walker and join our superhero squad from wherever you are—whether it’s your neighborhood, a local trail, or even a treadmill. Every step counts when you're walking for our heroes.
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We can't do this without YOU!
Thank you to our dedicated Walkers, generous supporters, and kind-hearted donors! Your participation and contributions support our team's goal to provide top-notch care and compassion to children facing cancer and blood disorders in Maine. Every step you take and every dollar you raise brings us closer to brighter futures for these courageous kids.
Together, we make a profound difference, one step at a time.
* Add a photo to your personal and/or team fundraising pages to be added to our supporter gallery! *
Thank you to our dedicated Walkers, generous supporters, and kind-hearted donors! Your participation and contributions support our team's goal to provide top-notch care and compassion to children facing cancer and blood disorders in Maine. Every step you take and every dollar you raise brings us closer to brighter futures for these courageous kids.
Together, we make a profound difference, one step at a time.
* Add a photo to your personal and/or team fundraising pages to be added to our supporter gallery! *
Meet our Walk t-shirt artist, Dove!
Dove was just a regular teenage girl going in for routine blood work when her doctor noticed her iron levels were low. With over 100 days of unexplained bleeding, they both assumed the iron deficiency was related and started her on iron pills. For a whole year, Dove took those pills faithfully—but when her labs were redrawn, her iron levels hadn’t improved at all. No one could explain why.
That’s when her doctor recommended an iron infusion—something that sounded a little scary at first.
When Dove first arrived at the Maine Children’s Cancer Program for her consultation, she was a nervous wreck. But the moment she walked through the doors, her nerves started to fade. The bright, welcoming environment and the comforting waiting room helped put her at ease. A kind nurse lightened the mood with jokes and conversation—and even sent Dove home with a set of LEGOs. Her doctor took the time to explain everything in a way Dove could truly understand.
By the time her infusion day arrived, Dove wasn’t nervous at all. She had her own private room, a calm and caring medical team checking in often, and even got to meet a service dog named Iris who helped her relax even more.
Though the cause of Dove’s symptoms remains unknown, she feels comforted knowing that the compassionate and dedicated staff at MCCP are by her side every step of the way.
“I knew I was safe there,” Dove says. “My medical issues were in good hands.”
