Dozens of returning athletes, actors and TV personalities are set to descend on the Falmouth Country Club from June 25-28, 2026, competing for a $250,000 prize purse while helping raise upwards of $100,000 for The MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s and The Dempsey Center.
“This tournament keeps getting bigger and better thanks to the great atmosphere created by the celebrities who interact with fans, creating a memorable weekend with significant impact,” said Brian Corcoran, executive director of the Drive Fore Kids Tournament and CEO of Shamrock Sports & Entertainment. “Since Drive Fore Kids launched in 2023, we have driven over $500,000 in charitable impact, $4.25 million in annual economic impact, and community impact that includes over 300 volunteers, 30,000 fans and more than 4 million viewers on NESN.”
Brandon Hotham, president and CEO of the Dempsey Center, said the event provides critical support for the organization’s mission. “Drive Fore Kids is more than a fun celebrity event, it’s a powerful source of support for those we serve at the Dempsey Center. The funds raised during Drive Fore Kids make it possible for us to deliver comprehensive supportive cancer care to patients, survivors, care partners, and their loved ones, ensuring no one has to navigate their journey alone—all at no cost,” Hotham said. “We’re thrilled to be a part of this event again this year and excited to have our founder, Patrick Dempsey, back joining in the fun!”
Faye Weir, senior director of patient care services at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland, said proceeds also help strengthen pediatric care. “Support from Drive Fore Kids helps MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s advance pediatric care, invest in innovative treatments, expand critical programs for children and families, and ensure that every child receives care regardless of their family’s ability to pay,” Weir said. “Our care team members and families are so excited to participate in the tournament’s ceremonial moments. It’s truly a special weekend.”
Celebrities scheduled to compete include Wells Adams; Rondé Barber; Jerome Bettis; Jay Bilas; Clay Buchholz; Tom Caron; Vince Carter; Ryan Clady; Patrick Dempsey; Mike Eruzione; Mardy Fish, the champion of the 2025 Drive Fore Kids Celebrity Invitational; Doug Flutie; Keith Foulke; Dwight Freeney; Joey Graziadei; Ben Higgins; Brian Hoyer; Hally Leadbetter; Jon Lester; Cam Little; Sean Malto; Blair O’Neal; T.J. Oshie; Joe Pavelski; Michael Peña; Chad Pfeifer; Payton Pritchard; Tuukka Rask; Andrew Raycroft; Ronnie Russell; Tyler Seguin; Sterling Sharpe; Harrison Smith; Bob Sweeney; Shawn Thornton; Taylor Twellman; Seth Wescott; and Ollie Wright.