There will be a spaghetti lunch and dinner fundraiser for the David Plemmons van fund from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, in the fellowship hall at North Hazelwood Baptist Church. Plemmons is a Haywood County native and many seen him “rolling” about town. His wife, Karis, works as a nurse for No Boundaries.

Plemmons was diagnosed with Becker’s Muscular Dystrophy at the age of 10 and by age 21, he became wheelchair bound.  He has overcome several obstacles in his life; one of which is the ability to drive.  Most people in wheelchairs lose or never have that ability.  Plemmons is blessed to be able to drive through the use of special computerized equipment.

His first van was funded through VR, when Plemmons was able to work.  He is now unable to work and is not eligible for any type of ...