dr. mcdreamy is a real life hero.ed his passion for helping others into the dempsey center which helps 3,600 cancer patients a year. he was inspired by his late mother amanda who passed away in 2014 after a 17-year battle with ovarian cancer. >> how did her journey inspire you to create this? >> losing my mother to the cancer has made a profound positive impact on the community and that's special. >> the facility in lewiston, maine patrick's home state provides free wellness treatments such as yoga, meditation, therapy and nutrition classes. >> this is real life and when you encounter someone whose just been recently diagnosed and they step off the elevator and they come here for the first time that's a profound moment for both people. for myself and for the client coming in. >> he's not a real-life doctor, of course, but he provides lots of emotional support on his frequent visits and even sits in on sessions. >> i think people like that i am here. i like being here and i learn a lot every time i come in. >> patrick