MaineGeneral Health
10/03/2026 | Press release | Archived content
Day of Hope Raises $200,000
Day of Hope Raises $200,000
MaineGeneral Health's annual Day of Hope took place today, Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Augusta Civic Center. More than 1,100 people came together to celebrate area cancer survivors and fighters and their caregivers.
Walk for Hope Marshals were cancer survivors Steve Belanger and Brenda Leclerc. The two were featured at the inspirational opening ceremony before attendees began the 1.8-mile Walk for Hope. So far, $200,000 has come in through pledges and donations. All proceeds stay local to support patient care at the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care.
In addition to the opening ceremony and walk, the event featured health screenings and education, a healthy cooking demonstration, a Kids' Zone and other activities.
To donate to local cancer care in the Kennebec Valley, go to https://give.mainegeneral.org/HOPE.
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