In December, Cancer Council NSW officially launched ‘Stars of Young Dance for Cancer’ to announce the 2025 Stars and Dancers taking to the stage on Friday and Saturday June 20 and 21, 2025.
Stars of Young features nine local personalities, who are learning to dance in 10 weeks with the help of our fabulously talented dance teachers whilst raising funds for life-saving cancer research and those affected by cancer in the Young region.
Stars of Young will be in its fourth year in 2025, and to date has raised over $250,000 for Cancer Council NSW. Funds raised provide cancer patients and their families in the region with cancer support and information services such as accommodation at Lilier Lodge, transport to treatment, 13 11 20 support line, cancer prevention programs, local advocacy, cancer research and offer access to free financial, legal and emotional support.
“We are super excited to be bringing Stars of Young back to the stage in 2025 after a few years hiatus,” Cancer Council’s Community Fundraising Co-Ordinator Meagan Vearing said.
“This event brings people together in a unique way, celebrating the courage and talent of our local stars while raising vital funds to support those affected by cancer.
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“I’m inspired by the stories of strength and resilience I hear from families and individuals who benefit directly from Cancer Council’s programs and research.
“Knowing that every dollar we raise helps fund life-saving work and provide essential support services drives me to give my all to this event.
“It’s also about connection.
"Stars of Young is more than just a fundraiser—it’s a celebration of the community’s spirit, generosity, and determination to make a difference.”
The line-up of Stars who will hit the dance floor include:
- Chris Duff from Delta Ag
- Emma Duffey from FTS Financial Planning
- Nayah Freeman
- Meg and Xavier for Mercy Care Centre
- Corey McNair
- Brooke Hurth-Gye from Hussy’s
- Maria Zirkee from Regency Jewelers
- Brian Davis from Juicy Lucy
- Peter Cockburn from CBN Building
Our talented dance teachers come from Leanne Simms Academy of Dance, Here for The Pole and Christine Wishart Dance Studio.
Each ‘Star’ will fundraise for Cancer Council in the lead up to the gala event and has their own fundraising page where online donations can be made - https://stars.cancercouncil.com.au/event/stars-of-young/donate
Tickets for the gala event on will be on sale soon – please follow the Stars of Young Facebook group to keep up to date with big announcements.
