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Patrick Dempsey at The Dempsey Challenge in Lewiston-Auburn, Maine

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Patrick Dempsey at The Dempsey Challenge in Lewiston-Auburn, Maine

The Dempsey Challenge Logo for Lewiston, Maine

     This week actor and Mainer, Patrick Dempsey (aka Dr. McDreamy), will be putting on his bicycling jersey and taking to the roads of Central Maine in his second annual Dempsey Challenge along with a list of pros that includes several Tour de France veterans.

     The challenge, now in its second year, is hosted by the famous Lewistonian in an effort to fundraise for The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing at Central Maine Medical Center.  There is a 5k run/walk and a 10, 25, 50, & 100 mile bike races through the twin cities of Lewiston-Auburn so there will be a suitable activity level for all participants (not to mention the sights and sounds of our wonderful community).

     BicycleThe event is a family affair and children of all ages are welcome.  In addition to the walking, running, and biking that is going on there will be lobster, chicken, pizza, and italians (for those of you "from away" that's Maine's version of the sub, grinder, hoagie or whatever it is that you non-Mainers call it :)  served (discounted to anyone who is participating in the race), a speciality Dempsey's Courage Ale brewed by none other than our favorite local brewery, Gritty McDuff's.

 

     There will also be a festival held in the Simard-Payne Police Memorial Park in Lewiston where there will be cancer prevention kiosks, nutrition facts, as well as health screenings and more.  On Friday night there will be a showing of Patrick Dempsey's movies at Flagship Cinemas in Auburn, Maine.  Various entertainment, demos, and stories will be put on throughout the weekend in the park and a kids' fun run will happen on Saturday the 2nd at 10:30am in addition to a KidZone that will feature face painting, video game stations, and an obstacle course.  More information on The Dempsey Challenge events can be found at their website.

     The Dempsey Challenge is sure to be fun and informational for the whole family, not to mention is for a great cause.  I hope to see you all there!

 

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