PORTLAND (AP) — The Buckfield-born actor who plays Dr. McDreamy in “Grey’s Anatomy” is back in Maine to be recognized for his work to help cancer patients. The Maine Center for Creativity is honoring Patrick Dempsey and the Jackson Laboratory on Saturday with its Maine Creative Industries Award. The 48-year-old Dempsey was inspired by his […]
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Patrick Dempsey returns to Maine to receive creativity award
PORTLAND — Maine-born actor Patrick Dempsey is returning to the state this weekend to receive an award for his leadership in caring for cancer patients Dempsey, most famous for his role as Dr. Derek Shepherd in the television series “Grey’s Anatomy,” is scheduled to receive the Maine Creative Industries Award on Saturday in Portland. He […]
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6th annual Dempsey Challenge named ‘the best event yet’
LEWISTON — Whether they walked, ran or cycled, hitting the pavement to fulfill pledge commitments was what motivated 3,871 participants in this weekend’s successful 6th annual Dempsey Challenge. The tally announced at closing ceremonies Sunday afternoon was “1.1 million and counting,” according to Aimee Arsenault, manager of special events and development at the Patrick Dempsey […]
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Dempsey Challenge begins on ‘a beautiful day to save a life’
LEWISTON — “It’s a beautiful day to save a life.” That phrase, printed on bright pink T-shirts worn by one of the Dempsey Challenge teams at Saturday’s run/walk event, summed up the sentiments of thousands of people at the sixth annual fundraiser for the Patrick Dempsey Center for Hope and Healing. Opening under bright sun […]
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Dempsey tells U.S. Senate committee of frustration with cancer trials
, sister of Maine native and nationally renowned actor Patrick Dempsey, said Wednesday at a U.S. Senate committee hearing on cancer research that it’s important to treat the entire person, not just the disease. Dempsey said she often refers to the “head-to-toe” approach, which is a holistic way of looking at a cancer patient. “Taking […]
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Lewiston cancer center director to speak at U.S. Senate hearing
The sister of nationally renowned actor and Maine native Patrick Dempsey is expected to testify Wednesday at a U.S. Senate committee hearing on cancer research. Mary Dempsey, assistant director and co-founder of The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing in Lewiston, in partnership with Central Maine Medical Center, was invited to speak by […]
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Amanda Dempsey remembered for her strength at Auburn memorial
AUBURN — More than 300 mourners gathered Saturday to remember Amanda Dempsey, who inspired the creation of the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing with her 17-year battle with cancer and her indefatigable passion for living. “Celebrate your best memories of her,” son Patrick Dempsey asked friends and family. “That’s what she would […]
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Amanda Dempsey remembered as ‘resilient, feisty, courageous’
LEWISTON — Amanda Dempsey, described as a great lady and a determined fighter, died Monday after a long battle with cancer. The mother of actor Patrick Dempsey, she was the inspiration for the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing, established at Central Maine Medical Center in 2008. “The entire Central Maine Medical family […]
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Peloton film available to view at home while it aims for festival premiere
LEWISTON — Eight months after local audiences first glimpsed “The Peloton Project” — the transcontinental documentary about 40 cyclists’ treks from Calgary to Lewiston and their fights with cancer — the still-unfinished film is available to buy and watch at home. Lewiston-Auburn filmmakers Ramsey Tripp and Laura Davis still hope to get their movie seen […]
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2013 Dempsey Challenge Day 2
LEWISTON — It was shortly after dawn Sunday morning when hundreds of cyclists led by actor and Maine native Patrick Dempsey set off on a 100-mile ride to benefit Lewiston’s Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing. Dusk was approaching when the last riders of the pack crossed the finish line at Simard-Payne Memorial […]