PHOTOS: ‘I don’t have cancer anymore’

Amidst a global pandemic, the Dempsey Challenge goes virtual

The Dempsey Challenge kicked off Saturday afternoon, but unlike previous years, the event was held virtually on the Zwift app.

Photo Gallery: Patrick Dempsey leads cyclists through a virtual challenge

Patrick Dempsey and about 2,500 cyclists around the world pedaled their avatar around a virtual course Saturday.

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.