date:Dec 28, 2012
Patrick Dempsey says he wants to rescue a coffee house chain and more than 500 jobs.
The Grey's Anatomy star said Wednesday he's leading a group attempting to buy Tully's Coffee. The Seattle-based company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in October.
Dempsey said he's excited about the chance to help hundreds of workers and give back to Seattle.
The actor has a strong TV tie to the city: He plays Dr. Derek Shepherd on Grey's Anatomy, the ABC drama set at fictional Seattle Grace Ho