Amanda Dempsey Award nominees can be submitted through Aug. 21

PHOTO: Closing out the 10th Dempsey Challenge, actor Patrick Dempsey shares his thanks with all the participants and the many volunteers who made it a success again in 2018. This year’s challenge will be virtual. (Bill Van Tassel file photo)

LEWISTON – Nominations for the 2020 Amanda Dempsey Award will be accepted through Aug. 21 at dempseycenter.org/award.
The award, presented by Amgen Oncology and named in memory of Patrick Dempsey’s mother, Amanda Dempsey, is presented to a cancer survivor who has a passion for helping Mainers with cancer. Although Amanda was reserved and humble, she had a warm presence, and was passionate about giving back to her community.
The recipient will be honored throughout Dempsey Challenge weekend, Sept. 26 and 27, which will take place virtually this year.
The criteria for nominees are as follows:
* Individual must be a cancer survivor.
* Individual must demonstrate a passion for helping and inspiring others diagnosed with cancer.
* Individual lives and/or helps others in the state of Maine.
Past winners include Priscilla “Pat” Rollins (2019), Barbara Deschenes (2018), Christina Parrish (2017), Brooke Ismail (2016), Dr. James Campbell (2015), Nel Bernard (2014), Hailey Sontag (2013), Kristen Short (2012), Laura Davis (2011), Scott Thomas (2010), and Carlene Sperry and Allen Lariviere (2009).
Nominations may be submitted online at dempseycenter.org/award. Call Maureen Higgins at the Dempsey Center in Lewiston at 207-800-4365 with any questions.
The Dempsey Challenge is a two-day, non-competitive fundraiser that champions the spirit of celebration and culture of paying it forward, traditionally hosted in actor Patrick Dempsey’s hometown, Lewiston. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the event will be held virtually using world-class fitness platforms Strava and Zwift. Dempsey Challenge participants will be able to log miles as they walk, run or cycle, while raising money to support the work of the Dempsey Center.
Every dollar raised by the Challenge benefits the Dempsey Center’s mission to make life better for people managing the impact of cancer. Follow the Dempsey Center at dempseycenter.org, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. For the latest news about Dempsey Challenge events, and information on how to register, visit dempseychallenge.org.