Rochester, NY -- A Syracuse native who is battling an incurable form of brain cancer was honored as an inspiration Wednesday at the Rochester Press-Radio Club Dinner. Mark Muench, of Perinton, received the Christine Wagner Welch Inspiration Award before 1,175 -- including 300 friends and family -- during a dinner at the Riverside Convention Center. He was honored for...
Mark Muench, of Fairport Challenger baseball, left, laughs with friend and presenter John Doyle, during his acceptance of the Christine Wagner-Welch Inspirational award, during the 61st annual Rochester Press-Radio Club's Day of Champions dinner.Rochester, NY -- A Syracuse native who is battling an incurable form of brain cancer was honored as an inspiration Wednesday at the Rochester Press-Radio Club Dinner.
Mark Muench, of Perinton, received the Christine Wagner Welch Inspiration Award before 1,175 -- including 300 friends and family -- during a dinner at the Riverside Convention Center. He was honored for his courageous fight and spirit in the face of cancer. His story claimed some of the spotlight from the headliner, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees.
View full sizeSyracuse native Mark Muench with Syracuse University basketball coach Jim Boeheim.Read the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle story: Mark Muench will supply inspiration at Press-Radio Club dinner
Muench has deep roots in his hometown Syracuse. He is a grandson of the late Rollie Marvin, who was mayor of Syracuse during the Great Depression.
His uncle, Charles Marvin, said Mark was raised in the Strathmore neighborhood and attended Bishop Ludden High School.
"He's really a neat guy, always full of fun," Charlie Marvin said. "He's been quite successful in life, which comes as no surprise to anyone who knows him."
More links:
» Mark Muench's blog about his battle with cancer.
» Drew Brees helps Press-Radio Club Dinner generate record revenue
