Lily Gubbay

⭐ Meet Lily Gubbay ⭐

I have been a long time Ambassador and Volunteer for Cancer Council since my own cancer diagnosis in 2015.  Since I recovered and regained my voice back I wanted to do something more meaningful and something that would have a bigger impact on others’ lives especially those affected by cancer.  I also love and admire the work that Cancer Council does in researching cures for all types of cancers which motivates me to become a Star.

I am a cancer survivor, lost my husband last year and have lived in The Hills and Parramatta area for around 4 years now.  The organiser of the Stars of Penrith, Bobbie invited me to be a Star, something that came as a shock as I never thought I could do it. I’ve been involved in other Stars events in the past in helping to recruit Dancing Stars but never crossed my mind that I would become a Star myself one day!!

I know and have great respect and admiration for the wonderful work Cancer Council does and taking part in the Stars event is my way of paying it forward for the amazing support they’ve given me over the years and to support their world class research and other wonderful services they offer to the community.

A very long time ago I was a dancer in a traditional island dancing group.  We performed island style dance shows including Polynesian and Micronesian to members of the public but nothing compared to the bigger stage such as the Stars of Penrith.

I’m excited for this once in a lifetime opportunity to ‘Dance for Cancer’ and to have fun along the way for a such an incredible cause that has a huge positive ripple effect.