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

Dempsey Center

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
December 5, 2020

Dempsey Center: Wendy Tardif stepping down

Tardif took on the job in 2011 after serving for a time as interim director. Before that, she had served as event manager of the Dempsey Challenge, the center’s primary fundraising vehicle.
Published
September 23, 2020

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.
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 20, 2020

Face Time: Trevor Maxwell — supporting men with cancer

After his own diagnosis, Maxwell founded Man Up To Cancer to offer support and an outlet for men facing cancer.
Published
June 29, 2020

Dempsey Center to eliminate five positions due to COVID-19

Declining donations and fundraiser cancellations led to substantial budget cuts.
Published
February 19, 2020

Lost Valley to host Dempsey Winter Games in March

All proceeds from the new event will benefit the Dempsey Center.
Published
September 25, 2019

Brewer woman wins Amanda Dempsey Award

The 84-year-old volunteers to help cancer patients even as she undergoes treatment.
Published
September 25, 2019

Patrick Dempsey’s public appearances

Want to see the actor at the Dempsey Challenge this weekend? Here's where he'll be.
Published
September 25, 2019

Dempsey Challenge event schedule

Events are held at Simard-Payne Memorial Park in Lewiston unless otherwise noted.