Cancer survivors share spotlight for Dempsey Challenge

The Dempsey Center's mission and founder Patrick Dempsey's vision lives on through survivors tackling cancer and the Challenge.

Dempsey Challenge reimagined for 2020, enters virtual world

This weekend's 12th edition found a way to trek on during pandemic.

Dempsey Challenge to be held virtually this year

The annual run, walk and cycle challenge has raised more than $13 million to provide services and programs to cancer patients and their caregivers free of charge.

Cyclist injured in Dempsey Challenge

One woman was transported to the hospital after she crashed during the Dempsey Challenge Sunday.

Patrick Dempsey, 900 others roll along on Day 2 of Dempsey Challenge

The Buckfield native, actor and Dempsey Center namesake was one of about 900 who set off on bicycles Sunday morning to sweat, inspire and honor the fight against cancer.

‘We walk for those who can’t.’ Dempsey Challenge kicks off

‘A great cause:’ Dempsey Challenge kicks off in Lewiston

The event kicks off officially at 7 a.m. Saturday when Patrick Dempsey hosts the opening ceremonies in the park.

PHOTOS & SCHEDULE: Kicking off the Dempsey Challenge

Volunteers, staff and participants stream into Simard-Payne Memorial Park in Lewiston Friday afternoon as the 2019 Dempsey Challenge kicks off.

PHOTOS: Fast Freddie gives students bicycles in Greene

Brewer woman wins Amanda Dempsey Award

The 84-year-old volunteers to help cancer patients even as she undergoes treatment.