by AAH Shelley Muzny
Friend. Husband. Dad. Son. Uncle. Number 6. Racecar driver.
Above all, the kind of guy whoโd drop everything to help anyone, anytime, no questions asked.
Now, itโs Tommy who needs our help, our prayers, encouragement, and support. Recently diagnosed with Stage 3 esophageal cancer, Tommy and his doctors have mapped out a battle plan: four rounds of chemotherapy (the first already behind him), followed by surgery, and then four more rounds of chemo. Heโs tough, focused, and ready to beat this.
On November 1, 2025, the community showed just how much Tommy means to us during A Night of Hope, a fundraiser for Tommy and his family. The turnout was nothing short of incredible. Donations poured in, filling tables with auction items, while Matthew Streck kept spirits high with live music as folks enjoyed Frito chili pie, hot dogs, and dessert. Auctioneers Justin Choate, Kole Smith, and Cache Pierson, with Mike Sparks as ringman, kept the bids rolling.
The event raised more than $36,000, and thatโs before counting shirt sales, raffles, and additional donations. To say Tommy and his family are loved, would be an understatement.
Hennessey and neighboring towns have wrapped their arms around the Bohnstedts, proving once again that no one fights alone.
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