How Monica Puig Reps Puerto Rico On and Off the Tennis Court

In 2016, tennis player Monica Puig became the first person to win a gold medal for Puerto Rico. Now, Puig—who turns 25 today (September 27)—uses her platform to support the commonwealth.

Hurricane Maria may have cut the lights in Puerto Rico but not the fire in our hearts. Together we will rise! https://t.co/7idjtL4fZq ❤️🇵🇷 pic.twitter.com/h6z9OVy6aT

— Monica Puig (@MonicaAce93) September 24, 2017

ABC News reported earlier this month that Puig has raised nearly $200,000 for household, cooking and medical supplies in the year since Hurricane Maria made landfall. She primarily sought donations through a crowdfunding campaign on the now-defunct YouCaring.com. Happy birthday to this shining star.