Walkers and runners from Lewiston and cities across the country come to Simard Payne Park for Day 2 of the Dempsey Challenge.
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Dempsey Challenge prepares for 14th year supporting those with cancer
Buckfield-born Patrick Dempsey will be in Lewiston-Auburn for the fundraiser.
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.
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.
Dempsey Challenge reimagined for 2020, enters virtual world
This weekend’s 12th edition found a way to trek on during pandemic.
Maine mother and sons pen children’s book about cancer
Anita Lichman and her sons, Jacob and Max Lichman-Paul, hope ‘Making Room for Cancer’ will help families like theirs navigate a parent’s diagnosis and treatment.
Lost Valley to host Dempsey Winter Games in March
All proceeds from the new event will benefit the Dempsey Center.
Brewer woman volunteers to help cancer patients as she undergoes treatment
The 84-year-old named this year’s Amanda Dempsey Award winner.
Patrick Dempsey has big plans for the center’s future
The nonprofit hopes to raise $1.5 million through the Dempsey Challenge this weekend.
Grateful Brunswick mother, son prepare for Dempsey Challenge
The fundraiser will be held Saturday and Sunday and will include running, walking and cycling events, as well as entertainment, food, beer and wine and a children’s fun zone at Simard-Payne Memorial Park in Lewiston.