dempsey challenge

Published
September 25, 2022

Riders eager to roll on final day of Dempsey Challenge

By midday Sunday, the donation total was nearly at the goal of $1.6 million, coming in at $1.576 million, according to Dempsey Challenge officials.
Published
September 8, 2022

Dempsey Challenge prepares for 14th year supporting those with cancer

Buckfield-born Patrick Dempsey will be in Lewiston-Auburn for the fundraiser.
Published
November 22, 2021

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.
Published
September 26, 2021

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.
Published
September 25, 2021

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.
Published
September 23, 2020

Dempsey Challenge reimagined for 2020, enters virtual world

This weekend's 12th edition found a way to trek on during pandemic.
Published
September 29, 2019

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.
Published
September 29, 2019

Patrick Dempsey, 900 others cover many miles 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.
Published
September 28, 2019

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

The annual event was started by actor Patrick Dempsey, a Buckfield native, in honor of his mother, Amanda, who died of cancer.
Published
September 27, 2019

‘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.