The Dempsey Center in 2018 Complementary therapy sessions (oncology massage and acupuncture): 2,180 Oncology counseling sessions: 1,015 Classes and workshops: 1,087 hours Number of people reached through community outreach and prevention education: 1,325 Number of people who received guidance on resources: 550 from 13 Maine counties and 22 states
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2019 Dempsey Challenge event schedule
Events are held at Simard-Payne Memorial Park in Lewiston unless otherwise noted.
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As Dempsey Challenge approaches, Brunswick family remembers husband, father
Dempsey Challenge has a special place for Brunswick family this year.
Posted inConnections
Nominations now open for 2019 Amanda Dempsey Award
Nominations will be accepted through Aug. 14.
Posted inConnections
Dempsey Center to host National Cancer Survivors Day celebration
Open to anyone who has been impacted by cancer, this event is a chance to have light refreshments, music and conversation while connecting with other cancer survivors and caregivers.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, sj-web
Amanda Dempsey Award goes to Norway woman who started cancer center
LEWISTON — In 2011, doctors discovered a tumor behind a cyst in Barbara Deschenes’ breast. She was 55. It was cancer. “I was devastated when I got my diagnosis,” she said. “No one expects to hear the words, ‘You have cancer.’ It caused me to do a lot of seeking out of support. “I’ve always […]
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Patrick Dempsey to be on ‘GMA Day’ Wednesday
LEWISTON — Patrick Dempsey, the actor, producer and race car driver whose namesake Dempsey Challenge is less than three days away, will appear on ABC’s “GMA Day” Wednesday. Dempsey is expected to talk about the two-day fundraising and the Dempsey Centers in Lewiston and South Portland, which are bolstered by the Challenge and provide free […]
Posted inObituaries, sj-web
Elaine P. LaBrecque
AUBURN — Elaine Poliquin LaBrecque, 66, of Poland Spring, died Friday, Aug. 17, at the Androscoggin Hospice House following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Lewiston on May 23, 1952, to the late Guildo and Dorita Poliquin. Elaine graduated from Westbrook College in 1972 with a degree in art and […]
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Dempsey Challenge fundraisers will get chance to dine with Patrick
LEWISTON — With the 10th annual Dempsey Challenge less than two months away, organizers have added a new, up-close-and-personal incentive for fundraisers: a chance to have dinner with Challenge namesake Patrick Dempsey at his home in Kennebunkport. Dempsey Center officials will randomly select five lucky fundraisers to have dinner with the movie star and race […]
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Dempsey Center merger complete
LEWISTON — Almost exactly one year after the Dempsey Center announced plans to separate from Central Maine Healthcare and merge with Cancer Community Center in South Portland, that merger is complete. The Dempsey Center separated from CMHC several months ago. It announced Monday that Cancer Community Center and the Dempsey Center legally merged on July […]