Pharmacy students raise $10,000 for the Dempsey Center

The University of New England’s College of Pharmacy Class of 2021 raised $10,000 for the Dempsey Center through its annual charity gala. It was the largest donation ever given to a charitable organization from a student organization on UNE's Portland campus. 

Pharmacy students had the chance to meet Patrick Dempsey and present the donation in person at the Dempsey Center in South Portland. 

The Dempsey Center provides support for people who have battled and survived cancer. Founded by actor Patrick Dempsey, a native of Lewiston, Maine, the center offers services such as counseling, support groups for pateints and their families and therapies to compliment medical treatments, such as massage and accupuncture.

Each year, pharmacy students in their second professional year are given the challenge of hosting a gala for the charity of their choice. They chose the Dempsey Center as their beneficiary this year after participating in and fundraising for the Dempsey Challenge, the center's annual run, walk, and cycling fundraiser.