Connor Franta celebrated his 24th birthday today, September 12th. As he has done for the past few years, he used his birthday as an opportunity to raise money for a good cause. Instead of fans sending him birthday presents, he asked them to donate to a charity of his choice.
Connor announced that he released two new articles of clothing through his brand, Common Culture. Both of the products, a white t-shirt and a white hat, feature a bright rainbow across the front. 100 percent of the proceeds will go directly to a charity called GLSEN, which helps create safer school environments for LGBTQ+ youth.
https://twitter.com/commonculture/status/775429302514880512
Connor said that he has a personal connection with the cause that GLSEN supports. One of his biggest fears as a child was what would happen to him if he came out as gay while he was in school. It is very important to him to try to help LGBTQ+ youth face the issues he feared as a child.
In his video, Connor also thanked fans for all the love and sweet messages they’ve shown on Twitter, especially under the hashtag #HappyBirthdayConnor.
Happy birthday @ConnorFranta ! You inspire me everyday and ilysm, I drew this for you!!! ? #HappyBirthdayConnor ? pic.twitter.com/Sa1QGuHUe4
— aiyla (@FAlRYTROYE) September 13, 2016
happy birthday to this ray of sunshine?love this boy so much can't believe hes 24@ConnorFranta #HappyBirthdayConnor pic.twitter.com/Sj0t2wPHAC
— s ? ?? ?? ? (@lovesomedesires) September 12, 2016
May your coming year surprise you with the happiness of smiles and the feeling of love! #HappyBirthdayConnor ? pic.twitter.com/6WeGEvDvBG
— cynthia ? (@ConsCocoa) September 12, 2016
Some of Connor’s friends also wished him a happy birthday.
Happy birthday my dearest period, cell phone, brain, internet and many more to come. You (and your insta) make me happy @ConnorFranta <3
— Lilly (@Lilly) September 13, 2016
HAPPY BIRTHDAY @CONNORFRANTA!!! I hope your day has been extra special!! Love ya!! ??? pic.twitter.com/C1KEPj6cRT
— Ricky Dillon (@RickyPDillon) September 12, 2016
CON BON ILY I HOPE YOU HAVE THE BEST BDAY EVAAAAAA. ?? @ConnorFranta
— Trevi Moran (@trevimoran) September 12, 2016
The rainbow hat and t-shirt are both available for one week, starting today. They can be purchased here, where you can also make a donation to GLSEN. You can learn more about GLSEN here.
Happy 24th birthday to Connor Franta, from all of us at CelebMix! Looking for a way to celebrate Connor’s birthday? Check out these articles we’ve written about him!
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Will you be purchasing the rainbow hat or shirt? Let us know on Twitter @CelebMix.