Our Communities Against Cancer Health Champions are compassionate volunteers often with lived experience delivering cancer awareness information and bridging the gap between healthcare providers and the community.
Anjali, is our Health Champion for the Hampshire Indian Community
“As a community leader and founder of the Hampshire Indian Community, I have spent over 12 years volunteering and working closely with residents, as well as supporting initiatives alongside the NHS—especially during the Covid period. Through this experience, I have seen first-hand how gaps in health awareness and access to accurate information can impact people, particularly those from diverse backgrounds who may not be directly connected to available services.
My motivation to become a Health Champion comes from a deep commitment to bridging this gap. Many individuals in our community face confusion due to differences in healthcare systems, cultural beliefs, and myths carried from their countries of origin. Whether it is understanding GP services, women’s health and menopause, cancer awareness, diabetes, or children’s wellbeing, there is a real need for clear, trustworthy, and culturally sensitive information.
This opportunity is incredibly meaningful to me, as it allows me to strengthen the bridge between healthcare providers and our community. I want to ensure that people receive the right information at the right time, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
Through my involvement so far organising workshops, gathering feedback, and engaging directly with community members, I have already seen the positive impact of open conversations and accessible information. My aim is to continue building trust, raising awareness, and supporting healthier outcomes for everyone in our community.”
Meet Kate Warstone, is our Health Champion at Alverstoke PCC
“I became interested in the project as I wanted to raise awareness of early prevention which is key in detecting cancer. Through our St Faiths Hub Food & Children’s Clothing Bank we are hoping to engage with our community to introduce healthy eating and promote eating more fruit and vegetables and reduce the risk of cancer.”
Meet Caroline, a Health Champion on The Isle of Wight!
Caroline Diamond is Project Manager for StoneCrabs’ Out On An Island LGBT+ Projects on the Isle of Wight. She is excited to be a Community Champion for Communities Against Cancer, to raise awareness of the importance of early detection of cancer and the signs to look out for.
This is particulary significant for her as in 2025 I was diagnosed with stage 2 melanoma. She is keen to encourage open conversations about living with cancer and supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis.
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