October 13 is right around the corner. Have you purchased your ticket yet for this year’s Tribute Dinner? If not, tickets are now available online by going to our website, cancer-services.org.

This year’s Tribute Dinner, Navigating Life’s Detours, will take place at the Marquis Ballroom at the Fort Wayne Marriott.

This signature event offers our community an opportunity to pause, treasure the memories of people who have been touched by cancer, and pay tribute to them, whether a cancer survivor, caregiver, physician, or lost loved one. The evening includes a chance to share memories with family and friends, and enjoy a nice dinner and entertainment.

We are pleased to welcome Regina Brett as this year’s speaker. Regina is a columnist for The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, OH; author of “God Never Blinks: 50 Lessons for Life’s Little Detours;” and breast cancer survivor. Her book is an inspirational collection of essays and stories about the lessons life taught her along the detours of life.

“Navigating Life’s Detours will be an exciting event for Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana and our community,” say Janet Stephenson, board chair for CSNI. “Regina is an excellent storyteller- thoughtful, with humor and insights into life’s journey. She is a cancer survivor and as Regina would say, she knows what it means to have life change at the blink of an eye. No doubt, we can all benefit from the inspiration and encouragement this special evening offers.”

There are several ways to take part in the event, 1- Host a table for your friends and family members, 2- Organize a group of your friends or family members to all contribute to host a table, or 3- Purchase an individual ticket and join other Cancer Services supporters for an evening of fine dining and top-notch entertainment.