Dempsey Challenge reaches annual $1.5 million fundraising goal for the first time

Despite fewer participants, the 2021 Dempsey Challenge raised $200,000 more than in any previous year.

Photo Album: Dempsey Challenge returns with Patrick and crowds

Challenge weekend kicked off Saturday in Simard-Payne Park in Lewiston, with the run/walk events covering portions of Lewiston and Auburn. A Family & Friends festival followed in the park, with various vendors and live music.

Photo album: Dempsey Challenge rolls through Sunday — rain and shine

Not even the morning rain could dampen participants' and volunteers' spirits.

Fran Stanhope is 2021 Dempsey Challenge’s top fundraiser

As a two-time cancer survivor, Stanhope has experienced the importance of the Dempsey Center's resources. Thus, she goes above and beyond to give back.

2021 Dempsey Challenge walks, runs and pedals to record success

Patrick Dempsey says this year's Dempsey Challenge has raised a record $1.3 million for the Dempsey Center. Thanks to donations from corporate sponsors, all of the money will go to the center.

Dempsey Challenge raises record funds

Participants come from all over to meet Patrick Dempsey and also help meet the needs of his nonprofit namesake cancer care center.

Dempsey Challenge just a week away

Due to lingering COVID-19, Patrick Dempsey will not mingle with the masses as in the past, organizers say. Instead, he'll make appearances away from the crowds.

PHOTOS: ‘I don’t have cancer anymore’

Amidst a global pandemic, the Dempsey Challenge goes virtual

The Dempsey Challenge kicked off Saturday afternoon, but unlike previous years, the event was held virtually on the Zwift app.

Photo Gallery: Patrick Dempsey leads cyclists through a virtual challenge

Patrick Dempsey and about 2,500 cyclists around the world pedaled their avatar around a virtual course Saturday.