Lily Ebert Celebrates 99th Birthday with Unwavering Optimism

Today marks a momentous occasion for the world as Lily Ebert, an Auschwitz survivor, celebrates her 99th birthday. Lily is a beacon of hope and resilience in the face of adversity, having survived one of the most horrific events in human history. Lily’s story is one of courage and strength. Born in 1921 to a Jewish family living in Poland, she was just 18 years old when Nazi Germany invaded her home country. She was sent to Auschwitz concentration camp along with thousands of other Jews who were subjected to unspeakable atrocities during their time there. Despite all odds, Lily managed to survive and make it out alive at the end of World War II. Now 99 years old, Lily looks back on her life with optimism and appreciation for what she has been able to achieve since then. “I never thought I would survive Auschwitz and have another birthday," she said recently. "At 99, I celebrate to show that the Nazis did not win!” Lily has spent her life inspiring others by sharing her story and advocating for peace around the world. Her message is clear: no matter how difficult things may seem now, there is always hope for tomorrow if we work together towards a better future. The world celebrates alongside Lily today as she reaches this incredible milestone in her life – an accomplishment made even more remarkable by its context within history. #HappyBirthdayLily wishes have been pouring in from around the globe on social media platforms such as Twitter and Instagram as people take a moment to recognize this incredible woman's strength and courage throughout her life so far.