Look To The Stars News: Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing

Patrick Dempsey Raises $1 Million At Annual Charity Bike Race

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:00:00 +0000

Patrick Dempsey has raised $1 million for his cancer center in his annual charity bike race.

Proceeds from the event will go to the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing, an integral part of cancer care at The Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and affiliated cancer clinics at Bridgton and Rumford hospitals. Located on the CMMC campus, the Dempsey Center was established by the actor in 2008.

The event saw 3,834 people take part in Lewiston. Comprised of various cycling distances (10, 25, 50, 70 and 100 miles), and a 5K (3.1 mile) and 10K (6.2 mile) run/walk, participants 18 and over are required to raise $150 (and encouraged to raise even more!) as they prepare for The Dempsey Challenge.

Patrick Dempsey Adds Cycling Stars To Charity Event

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Actor Patrick Dempsey has made some exciting announcements about his second annual charity cycling event.

Olympic bronze medalist and eight-time Tour de France competitor Levi Leipheimer of Santa Rosa, California will take part in the second annual Dempsey Challenge presented by Amgen, a non-competitive run, walk and cycling event benefiting The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing at Central Maine Medical Center. The event will take place Oct. 2 and 3 in Lewiston, Maine.

The 36-year-old Butte, Montana native joins five-time Olympian George Hincapie and this year’s top American Tour de France finisher, Chris Horner in a growing list of professional cyclists scheduled to participate.

Patrick Dempsey Pedals For Charity

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Actor Patrick Dempsey took to his bike on Sunday, October 4, to raise money for the hospital where his mother was treated for cancer.

As reported last year by Look To The Stars, “The Dempsey Challenge: A Journey for Hope” consisted of a 100-mile bike trek and a 5 kilometer fun walk/run.

“I’ve never done 100 miles in a single day,” said Dempsey. “I wanted to do something that is true to me. It’s promoting health and taking care of your body.”

Patrick Dempsey To Cycle For Charity

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:00:00 +0000

Television doctor Patrick Dempsey of Grey’s Anatomy has announced plans to hold a charity bike ride in 2009.

“The Dempsey Challenge: A Journey for Hope” will take place on October 3 and 4, 2009, and will consist of a 100-mile bike trek and a 5 kilometer fun walk/run.

“I’ve never done 100 miles in a single day,” said Dempsey. “I wanted to do something that is true to me. It’s promoting health and taking care of your body.”

Patrick Dempsey Gives To Hometown Hospital

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:40:30 +0000

Television doctor Patrick Dempsey of Grey’s Anatomy has committed the McDreamy act of donating $250,000 of his own money to a hospital in his hometown. The funds will go towards a new cancer center at the Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine.

Dempsey was born at the hospital, and his mother Amanda has successfully been treated there for ovarian cancer. The new facility, called the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing, will open on March 31 and will be managed by the actor’s sister, Mary.