Lobster Bowl Raises $250,000 for Shriners Hospitals
The annual Maine all-star game more than doubled its previous fundraising record for Shriners Children's hospitals in New England.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Philanthropy
The Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic raised a total of $250,000 for Shriners Children's hospitals in New England. The amount doubled the game's previous all-time record of $125,000.
Why it matters
The record total provides a substantial boost to two Shriners Children's hospitals that serve young patients across the region. The result shows how a long-running Maine event can grow its impact through player participation and social media promotion.
The game raised $250,000, double the prior record of $125,000, and each of the two beneficiary hospitals received a $125,000 donation. Individual player efforts included a new all-time record of $27,000 set by Logan Vigue of Medomak Valley High School.
The players
Logan Vigue
Logan Vigue is a student at Medomak Valley High School who set a new all-time individual fundraising record of $27,000 for the game.
Dawson Sukeforth
Dawson Sukeforth is a student at Bucksport High School who raised more than $10,000 for the game.
Lily Alley
Lily Alley is a student at Ellsworth High School who raised more than $10,000 for the game.
The details
Players, cheerleaders and coaches who take part in the Lobster Bowl raise money for Shriners hospitals in Boston and Springfield, Massachusetts. Several news events and increased promotion by the players on social media helped the game shatter its previous fundraising record, and the money was split evenly between the two hospitals.
Timeline
The game has been held annually for 36 years.
This year's event raised $250,000 for Shriners hospitals.
Planning for next year's game is already underway.
Season Trajectory
The $250,000 total doubled the game's previous all-time record of $125,000, marking a sharp increase after 36 years of annual play. The result follows the growth in individual player fundraising that produced a $27,000 personal record this year.
The donations provide direct funding to two Shriners Children's hospitals that treat young patients across New England. Readers who want to support similar efforts can look to community fundraising events like this one.
The takeaway
Community events that combine athletic participation with personal fundraising goals can grow substantially when players promote them directly to their networks. The record total shows how sustained annual effort can compound into significant support for children's medical care.
What happens next
Planning for next year's Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic is already underway.
Further reading
Explore more on Philanthropy to see how charitable giving shapes children's health care in the region.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WMTW.
