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.
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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
rnt— Monica Puig (@MonicaAce93) September 24, 2017
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rntABC 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.
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25!!!!! ?????☺️? pic.twitter.com/F2DbMfDbfT
rnt— Monica Puig (@MonicaAce93) September 27, 2018
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