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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.”

Proceeds from the event went 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 earlier in 2008.

The event raised over $1 million for the Cancer Center, with over 3,500 people taking part.

“I learned a lot during my mother’s illness,” he said. “I found out how important it is to have access to good, reliable resources to help the patient, family members and caretakers… I knew that I wanted to make a difference.”

To find out more, visit the official website.

Patrick Dempsey To Cycle For Charity

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

Written by Tim Saunders

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.”

Dempsey also plans to invite Lance Armstrong to take part.

“We will extend an invitation to him and hopefully he’ll come,” he said. “He’s done a lot for cycling and cancer, so it would be a wonderful thing to have him there.”

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 earlier in 2008.

The event will take place in Maine, and more information can be found at the Dempsey Center website.

Patrick Dempsey Gives To Hometown Hospital

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

Written by Crystal A. Johnson

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.

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