Cancer Fair’s keynote speaker announced

BY Dawn Rankins

The much-anticipated Canyon Lake Community Cancer Fair set for May 14 has announced its keynote speaker. Jami Buchanan McNees, author, Ted Talk presenter and Ambassador for Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center, will address the audience at the Holiday Harbor fair.

Organizers are excited about the addition of the popular speaker. They said Jami knows what it feels like to receive a cancer diagnosis. Her cancer journey became one of the most amazing experiences of her life, she said.

“My career as a Health Insurance Broker allows me the privilege of helping cancer patients navigate and understand some of their options,” Jami said. “My goal is to provide hope, strength, comfort and encouragement to cancer patients and caregivers.”

Jami Buchanan McNees

One of Jami’s favorite quotes helps illustrate her message. “We cannot change the cards we are dealt, only how we play the hand,” Randy Pausch.

Along with this keynote speaker, the fair includes a Cancer Walk to start the day.

Live entertainment throughout the day will take place at the Holiday Harbor Amphitheater. Beginning at 11:00 a.m. Code 415 will perform its 1970s and 1980s music, followed by Crimson Jazz at 1:30 p.m. Crimson Jazz is a 10-piece high school jazz band. Ending the evening with some rock hits will be Steel Canyon at 5:00 p.m.

Tickets will be on sale during the event for beer and wine, which will help raise money for Cancer Philanthropy in Our Community. Tap Truck Temecula has partnered with Michelle’s Place and the Canyon Lake Veterans and First Responders group to be the official pourer of this event.

JK Catering Food Truck will be on site all day offering an array of gourmet meals and desserts for purchase during lunch and dinner.

For more information, email cancerinourcommunity@gmail.com.