Direct Relief is thrilled to announce that early this week, our 105-year-old volunteer’s goal to raise awareness for global health by getting 105,000 likes on our Facebook page came true.

Edythe’s wish was truly the birthday wish heard around the world, with thousands of people from countries

A big thank you to the following people who helped Edythe reach her goal: Jane Lynch, Jenna Ushkowitz,  Jay Leno, Ellen DeGeneres, Access Hollywood, Chelsea Handler, Edna Adan, Depeche Mode, Zynga, Nicholas Kristof, Beverly Mitchell, Whitney  Port, Ali Landry, The Woo Agency. The Cheesecake Factory, the City of Santa Barbara, University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration, and Victoria Justice.