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The third annual Dempsey Challenge took place this past weekend, raising over one million dollars for The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing, located at CMCC. The center provides free support, education and wellness services to cancer patients. Many organizations and companies around the state donated money to the center. One organization at the Dempsey Challenge, Murals for Miracles was run by Edward Little High School students Amanda Williams, Sophie Harris and Sam Chamberlain. The group raised over $700 for the center, according to Williams. “We raise money for kids affected by cancer,” said Williams, “whether they have parents who have cancer or they are survivors.” Williams said that there is a large range of kids that they can help. “To raise the money, we display blank canvases to the public at public events and ask for a $2 donation,” said Williams. “Individuals can then have their hands painted whatever colors they want and put them on the canvases and finish their journey with a signature by hand.” The first customer of their cause was Williams’ fondest memory. “She was so nice,” said Williams. “She reminded us that anything is possible. I really think she has given us much confidence.” Williams would like to thank Craft Mania and Fabric Warehouse for the canvases, all of people who got involved, and Ed the janitor for making the wonderful canvas frames for the murals. The overall experience had quite an impact on Williams. “Sometimes I could tear up knowing how much this is actually helping people,” said Williams. ]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:27:22 GMT