By Amanda Redman
aredman@thepaperofwabash.com

No one fights alone.

David “Stick” Munford has beaten cancer but in the process he lost a lot of time on his job as maintenance manager at Paperworks.

That’s why Munford’s friends are rallying together for a Lymphoma Cancer Benefit to help him with ongoing medical expenses and ensure he stays in remission.
The event begins with a pulled pork dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at Wabash Eagles Lodge, 140 Walter St. Dinner will include two sides with all proceeds going to Munford.
There will be a charity live auction at 6 p.m.  Items are being accepted for the auction at Terrell Realty Group, LLC, 532 N. Cass St., Wabash.
There will also be a gun raffle and entertainment by DJ Smitty.
The public is welcome to attend, said Samantha Hamilton, one of the event organizers.
“David is a U.S. combat vet and his story is really inspiring,” said Hamilton, who is also a veteran fighting cancer. “I also served in the U.S military. That’s also why it’s my honor to help our war hero David as well.”
Jennie Terrell had the idea to do the fundraiser for Munford, Hamilton said.
“She’s always doing fundraisers for individuals in our community,” Hamilton said. “I think that’s what I love about her and people here, it’s such a tight community and there’s always people like her and many more to help people in needs.”
Munford served in Somalia, Bosnia, Kosovo, Honduras, Germany, Haiti, Fort Hood, Fort Rucker, Fort Carson and Fort Riley, Hamilton said.
Chris Wetherford served with Munford in Germany, Somalia, Colorado, Haiti, Kansas and Indiana. He wrote a tribute to his friend for the event flyer and explained how Munford got his nickname “Stick.”
“So first, why do they call him Stick? He might give you another explanation but the truth is, he is hardly thicker than a stick, and not quite as smart,” Wetherford wrote. “Kidding! He is brilliant.”
Munford said in a phone interview he became even thinner during six rounds of chemotherapy, dropping from 180 to 130 pounds. He said he is “feeling fine” now and will be returning to work soon.
He does still suffer some side effects including brain fog and neuropathy but overall he feels grateful.
“It worked and I’m grateful for that,” Munford said.
Munford resides in Dekalb, Illinois, with his wife, Susanne, but spends his weekdays working in Wabash. When he heard about the fundraiser, it brought tears to his eyes, he said.
“I was really surprised about it,” Munford said. “It’s good to have good friends. Friends that love you.”

Anyone who cannot attend the event but would like to donate to Munford directly may send a check to David Munford, 532 N Cass St., Wabash, IN 46992, Attention: Jennie Terrell.o one fights alone.
David “Stick” Munford beat cancer but in the process lost a lot of time on his job as maintenance manager at Paperworks.
That’s why his friends are rallying together for a Lymphoma Cancer Benefit at Wabash Eagles Lodge, on his behalf.
The event begins with a pulled pork dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at the lodge, located at 140 Walter St. Dinner will include two sides with all proceeds going to Munford.
Following will be charity live auction at 6 p.m.  Items are being accepted for the auction at Terrell Realty Group, LLC, 532 N. Cass St., Wabash.
There will be a gun raffle and entertainment by DJ Smitty.
The public is welcome to attend, said Samantha Hamilton, one of the event organizers.
“David is a U.S. combat vet and his story is really inspiring,” said Hamilton, who is also a veteran fighting cancer. “I also served in the U.S military. That’s also why it’s my honor to help our war hero David as well.”
Jennie Terrell had the idea to do the fundraiser for Munford, Hamilton said.
“She’s always doing fundraisers for individuals in our community,” Hamilton said. “I think that’s what I love about her and people here, it’s such a tight community and there’s always people like her and many more to help people in needs.”
Munford served in Somalia, Bosnia, Kosovo, Honduras, Germany, Haiti, Fort Hood, Fort Rucker, Fort Carson and Fort Riley, Hamilton said.
Chris Wetherford served with Munford in Germany, Somalia, Colorado, Haiti, Kansas and Indiana. He wrote a tribute to his friend for the event flyer and explained how Munford got his nickname “Stick.”
“So first, why do they call him Stick? He might give you another explanation but the truth is, he is hardly thicker than a stick, and not quite as smart,” Wetherford wrote. “Kidding! He is brilliant.”
Munford said in a phone interview he became even thinner during six rounds of chemotherapy, dropping from 180 to 130 pounds. He said he is “feeling fine” now and will be returning to work soon. He does still suffer some side effects including brain fog and neuropathy but overall he feels grateful.
“It worked and I’m grateful for that,” Munford said.
Munford resides in Dekalb, Illinois, with his wife, Susanne, but spends his weekdays working in Wabash. When he heard about the fundraiser, it brought tears to his eyes, he said.
“I was really surprised about it,” Munford said. “It’s good to have good friends. Friends that love you.”
Anyone who cannot attend the event but would like to donate to Munford directly may send a check to David Munford, 532 N Cass Street, Wabash, IN 46992, Attention: Jennie Terrell.