Dearest Kyra, It’s your day! First of all, thank you for coming into the world. To us, you are the most special person and we love you. Gerardo is quite correct in asserting that you are a unicorn. You deserve every ounce of happiness in the universe and more. Don’t ever let anyone try to tell you you don’t. (We’ll also be there to give those h8ers a nice punch in the face). Because you’re a fearless and fierce explorer-adventurer, you’re heading out to the great wide world this spring, and we will miss you with all of our hearts. But we know you are going to have the time of your life, so we wanted to leave you with something to capture your experiences.
Happy 20th Birthday! We love you so much. We wouldn’t be the same without you. You have made a difference and brought your courage, kindness, loyalty, good advice, friendliness, wisdom, strong morals, silliness, love, creativity, and sense of justice into our lives. Thank you for being there for us when we needed it and for some of the best laughs we’ve ever experienced.
Gerardo Reyes
Pita Marquez
Miranda Waldman
Nahian Jahangir
Ann Dwyer
Cody Bellair
Nikita Shah
Samihah Ahmed
Smita Ravichandran
Andrew Welch
Professor at Union
Sean Martin
Dylan Cline
Professor at Union
Chelsea Mickel
Cassie Padilla
Lucjan Lang
Jojo Holden
Susan Quah
Dan Waldman
David Thai
Tanner Prickett
Erin Wade
Andy Gonzalez
Alison Curley
Xavier Mckinzie
Elise Farrington
Catherine Tjan
Bri Gutierrez
Colin Nelson
Alvin Andino
David Thai
Adalid Cruz
Mahrukh Badar
David Vasquez
Jennifer Sexton
Shayna Han
Ackeem Hill
Robyn Reed
Jasmine Roth
Mariel Ochoa
Rebecca Krasa
“Let’s make this happen for this beautiful, unicorn of an amazing person that she is! She truly deserves it. The beginnings to a good cause! For someone who is always thinking of others and putting everyone else before herself. Let’s think of her.” —Gerardo
“Can’t think of someone who deserves it more. Let’s get this started! We can do it! c:” —Ann
“Happy Birthday! Go Crazy!” —Andrew
“Kyra deserves this and much more! It will be great for her in Florence!” —Professor, Union College
“Have an incredible birthday Kyra!!!” —Samimah
“Happy birthday :) <3!” —Cody
“Because I love you guys!” —Nahian
“Happy Birthday to your beautiful girlfriend Gerardo!” —Mariel
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—Pita
“Happy birthday, Kyra. I am expecting great things from you. It is a delight and a pleasure to know you! Best wishes, Robyn” —Robyn
“Wishing Kyra a Happy Birthday!” —Shayna
“Gerardo, you’re a great person! I don’t know your girlfriend, but if she’s worthy of you, she’s worthy of this camera. Hope all is well!” —Shayna
“Happy Birthday Kyra!” —Alvin
“Kyra, you are one of the most precious individuals that I have had the pleasure of meeting. You have a very giving heart and never ask for anything in return. This is but a small token of my gratitude for all that you have done for me. :)” —Shayna
“YAY! This is my favorite gift idea ever.” —Erin
“Happy Birthday and hope you take lots of photos!” —David T.
“Happy Birthday Kyra!” —Lucjan
“Love you Kyra! Beautiful person, amazing friend.” —Smita
We Love You. You are a gift to the world. Have an amazing 20th birthday and many more years to come.
This birthday gift would not have been possible without Gerardo’s dedication and commitment. We are grateful to him for bringing us together. -Ann