GAC star and actress Jen Lilley is all about Christmas. Her nonprofit, "Christmas is Not Cancelled," is an action-oriented nonprofit that aims to save the world by raising awareness and funding incredible organizations to help vulnerable children.
Her goal is to spread Christmas cheer year-round and create a sense of community by giving those who participate the chance to win amazing prizes while giving back to those in need.
Lilley is a Great American Family regular; her Christmas films personify the family-friendly feel of the holiday season.
Many fans remember her role as Maxie Jones on "General Hospital" and as Theresa Donovan on "Days of Our Lives."
Lilley has made a name for herself appearing in more than a dozen TV movies for either Hallmark Channel or Great American Family, including playing the head writer of a daytime soap opera in "A Little Daytime Drama" which co-starred Ryan Paevey (ex-Nathan West, "General Hospital") and Linda Dano (ex-Felicia Gallant, Another World).
"A Paris Christmas Waltz," starring Lilley and Matthew Morrison, is her GAC Movie for Christmas this season. Great American Family is the home of original Christmas movies and round-the-clock holiday-themed entertainment.
The premise for her film is that a novice dancer (Lilley) pairs with a professional (Morrison) to enter a renowned dance competition in Paris!
This film is the next story in "The Christmas Waltz" universe, an expansion to the highly successful "Christmas Waltz" movie franchise by Michael Damian (Danny Romalotti, "The Young and the Restless") and Janeen Damian.
Lilley's movie follows Emma (Lilley), who quits her job so a colleague with a family will keep his. Contemplating life's next steps, Emma meets a professional dancer, Leo (Morrison), whose love for competitive dancing is waning until a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity arises for the novice to join the pros and sweep all of Paris off its feet. The movie was shot on location in Paris and highlights majestic views from the city's most iconic destinations.
This movie airs throughout the holiday season on the GAC Family. View the Great American Christmas schedule for a complete schedule of dates and times. https://www.countdownuntilchristmas.com/gac-family/
CHRISTMAS IS NOT CANCELLED CHARITY:
Jen Lilley is also the co-founder of Christmas Is Not Cancelled. https://christmasisnotcancelled.com/
What started as a one-time mission to give Christmas to families in crisis during the pandemic has evolved into a series of impactful giving campaigns featuring family-friendly celebrities from various networks centered around fostering a sense of community that gives back.
A star-studded list of 90s actors come together for Christmas University, an event by Christmas Is Not Cancelled that raised 25,000 quality toys for vulnerable children.
Having been deeply involved in the nonprofit sector—Jen as an ambassador for children's causes and Ale as a head of PR and marketing for a prominent New York-based nonprofit—together realized nonprofits often face financial constraints that divert focus from their core missions.
The Christmas is Not Cancelled community believes charities shouldn't have to bear the burden of fundraising alone.
Jen and Ale stepped in to put the fun in fundraising, making it enjoyable by offering life-changing prizes and experiences while ensuring nonprofits can focus more on their vital missions. Lilley's organization represents an online community of world changers, including celebrities, influencers, fans, Christmas enthusiasts, and brands, uniting to contribute to the greater good.
The goal? To spread Christmas cheer all year long and create a healthy space within the online community that promotes generosity and kindness while offering participants the chance to win exciting prizes. Together, they work towards our shared mission of supporting children in need.