As we posted a few weeks back, one of Grey's Anatomy Insider's loyal readers, Shannon Gilmartin (a.k.a. marriedmymcdreamy), took part in the Dempsey Challenge in Lewiston, Maine.
For those unfamiliar, the event is a charity bike race put together by Grey's Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey to benefit the Dempsey Center for cancer research in his home state.
Well, thanks in part to some donations from fellow Grey's Anatomy Insider readers, Shannon not only raised the most money ($10,130), but brought in the most donors (170)!
Because she raised the most money, Shannon got to go on a semi private ride the day before the October 4 Dempsey Challenge, riding in a group that included Patrick Dempsey himself and pro cyclists Ted King, George Hincapie and Dave Zabriskie (pictured below) ...
We're happy to have played a small role in helping a participant in such a neat event.
Moreover, we're happy that Patrick Dempsey is a guy who uses his popularity to do good things in this world, raising more than a million dollars for cancer research in a single day.
Congratulations to Shannon and to all the participants who made the first annual race so successful, and here's hoping the 2010 Dempsey Challenge is an even bigger success.
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October 15th, 2009 3:14 PM
seriously owesome!
Great work:)
October 15th, 2009 3:19 PM
Great job Shannon!! I was there as well and had my pic made and a brief conversation with Patrick and he is so passionate and courteous. Next year, I hope to raise a little money!!
October 15th, 2009 3:26 PM
This is fantastic - congratulations!! Patrick is great and it's so nice that he does things like this. Thumbs up to Shannon and everyone involved!! Maine is great, just by the way. :)
October 15th, 2009 5:35 PM
This is what makes Patrick really dreamy!
Shannon, I'm proud of you!! Congrats! :)
October 15th, 2009 8:36 PM
I hate you, marriedmymcdreamy! :P why are you so freaking lucky?!
October 15th, 2009 9:20 PM
High-five Shannon, we're all happy for you. And it wasn't luck, you earned it! But we can't help but be jealous :)
October 16th, 2009 11:38 AM
Patrick is great man ,he helps many people with these events.Good patrick,goes so
October 19th, 2009 2:17 PM
my mum had cancer reciently, so its great for me when i hear celebs raising money for the cause! especially patrick dempsey as he is one of my favourite celebrities!!! :D
October 19th, 2009 7:46 PM
Thanks for the kind words. Yes, well he started the center after watching his mom fight cancer. I am so happy that he uses his fame for good things like this. It makes me really admire him as a person. What a good guy!