World Cancer Day 2026 – United by Unique
In recognition of World Cancer Day on Wednesday 4 February 2026, Islanders are invited to join the World Cancer Day, Connect Me event, taking place from 11am to 3pm at the Jersey Library in St Helier.
This event is an opportunity for anyone affected by cancer, as well as for healthcare professionals, to come together to access valuable resources, information, and support.
The following services will be attending the event:
- Jersey Hospice Care
- Travel and Oversees Team (GoJ)
- ICJJ Team Macmillan Jersey
- ABC Breast Cancer Support Group Jersey
- Health Benefits (GoJ)
- Income Support and Impairment (GoJ)
- Jersey Cancer Relief
- Help2Quite Stop Smoking Service
- Viberts Private Client Team
- Liberty Bus
- Customer Experience Team (GoJ)
- Live Life Fitness Coach
- Connect Me Directory
- Screening Team
- WorkWell (GoJ)
- Public Health (GoJ)
- Jersey Youth Service, My Time for Young Carers, Youth Enquiry Service (YES)
- International Culture Centre (ICC)
- Cancer.je
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with a range of cancer charities, learn about available support services, and take part in an interactive Q&A panel on cancer prevention.
This free panel session, titled ‘A Healthier Jersey: Reducing Risk and Improving Cancer Screening’, will run from 1pm to 2pm, and attendees will be able to ask questions and gain insights from experts in the field, including:
- Prof Peter Bradley – Director of Public Health
- Dr James Kerr – GP
- Dr Chris Edmond – Medical Director, WorkHealth Jersey
- Sue De George – Screening Programmes Manager
- Antonia Rubio – Journalist, cancer survivor, and ambassador
- Rhona Reardon – Lead Stop Smoking Nurse Specialist, Help2Quit Stop Smoking Service.
The panel will be chaired by Dr. Elizabet Gomes Dos Santos, Clinical Lead for Cancer Services and Screening, Health and Care Jersey. She said “World Cancer Day is an opportunity for Jersey to come together around a simple truth: while every experience of cancer is unique, we are stronger when we act collectively. Through the ‘United by Unique’ campaign and our Connect Me event at the Jersey Library on 4 February, we want to make it easier for Islanders to find support, understand how they can reduce their cancer risk, and take action through meaningful pledges for 2026. This is about prevention, cancer screening and early diagnosis, and showing clearly that support exists here in Jersey.”
Islanders are also being encouraged to contribute to the digital pledge wall by adding one positive change they will make to cut their cancer risk.
To reserve a free ticket to attend the Q&A panel visit: Connect Me World Cancer Day Event – Panel Discussion Tickets.
To find out more about the event, visit: Connect Me: connecting our communities grant scheme.