Since 2012, Darling's is proud to have been a supporter and partner of Champion the Cure Challenge, which has raised over $7.2 million for local cancer research!
In Loving Memory of Ricky Souther:
Honoring a Legacy at the
2024 Champion the Cure Challenge

What is the Champion the Cure Challenge? 
Started in 2010 to support local cancer research, Champion the Cure Challenge has grown into an annual fundraising event with thousands of supporters and participants. The signature event is hosted in August each year at the Northern Light Cancer Care building also known as the Lafayette Family Cancer Institute in Brewer. 

Participants can sign up for a variety of events, including:
  • 1k, 5k, or 10k walk/runs
  • 12/25/50/75/100 mile bicycle rides
  • Paddle Ride
  • Trail Ride
  • Volunteering
  • Virtual Participants
Since its inception, this annual event has raised over $7.2 million to help
fund cancer research right in our own community!



How and Why Does Darling's Get Involved?
The reality is that we all know someone who has been affected by cancer.  Since this event is extremely local to us (within walking distance of our Corporate Office, Darling's Agency, and Brewer Undercoating & More), and 100% of funds raised stay local to help support our family, friends, neighbors, and community members who are impacted by cancer, we choose this event as one of our signature charity events each year.

    We've been a proud supporter since 2012, and offer our support in a variety of ways, including: 
  • hosting a water stop along the race route 
  • sponsoring the annual Challenge - Gold Sponsor since 2014
  • having a Darling's team for the annual event 
  • hosting our own fundraising events (golf tournament, VIP tent pass sales at Darling's Waterfront Pavilion, charity donation events)
  • having our Darling's Photo Booth and Darling's Ice Cream for a Cause truck at the Challenge
  • supporting employees who are volunteering and serving on the event's Leadership Committee
  • providing event transportation
  • offering volunteer assistance with race pre-registration and packet stuffing

    • How Can I Participate? 
    We welcome an and all team members, family members, customers, or community members to join the Darling's team each year for this important event in our community.

    How Can I Get More Information?
    This event is typically planned for mid-August each year.  For more information, visit Northern Light Champion the Cure Challenge or find them on Facebook for more information on the ground-breaking, impactful, and important work that is being done on cancer research in our community.

    2018 Largest Team
     
    2018 Volunteer of the Year (Lorilei Porter)
    5 Years of Service on Leadership Committee
     
    Lorilei Porter - Special Projects 
    Geoff Johnson - Darling's Chevy General Manager 
    2016 Corporate Champion
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